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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.25, 22,505.30 and 8,770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.25, 22,505.30 and 8,770.06 is: 13,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.25 : 22,505.30 = 8,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.25/22,505.30 = 8,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.25x = 22,505.30 × 8,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.25x = 197,372,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,372,881.37/15,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.96

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