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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.88, 22,527.32 and 8,439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.88, 22,527.32 and 8,439.53 is: 12,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.88 : 22,527.32 = 8,439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.88/22,527.32 = 8,439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.88x = 22,527.32 × 8,439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.88x = 190,119,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,119,838.13/15,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.78

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