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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.40, 22,531.80 and 8,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.40, 22,531.80 and 8,449.40 is: 12,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.40 : 22,531.80 = 8,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.40/22,531.80 = 8,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.40x = 22,531.80 × 8,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.40x = 190,380,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,380,190.92/15,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.22

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