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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.16, 22,523.19 and 8,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.16, 22,523.19 and 8,427.48 is: 12,644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.16 : 22,523.19 = 8,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.16/22,523.19 = 8,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.16x = 22,523.19 × 8,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.16x = 189,813,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813,733.26/15,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.84

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