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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.94, 22,518.82 and 8,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.94, 22,518.82 and 8,775.27 is: 13,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.94 : 22,518.82 = 8,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.94/22,518.82 = 8,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.94x = 22,518.82 × 8,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.94x = 197,608,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,608,725.58/15,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.19

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