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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.87, 22,504.74 and 8,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.87, 22,504.74 and 8,769.68 is: 13,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.87 : 22,504.74 = 8,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.87/22,504.74 = 8,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.87x = 22,504.74 × 8,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.87x = 197,359,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,359,483.18/15,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.40

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