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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.50, 22,523.75 and 8,437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.50, 22,523.75 and 8,437.15 is: 12,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.50 : 22,523.75 = 8,437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.50/22,523.75 = 8,437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.50x = 22,523.75 × 8,437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.50x = 190,036,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,036,257.31/15,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.22

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