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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.88, 22,528.82 and 8,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.88, 22,528.82 and 8,440.53 is: 12,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.88 : 22,528.82 = 8,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.88/22,528.82 = 8,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.88x = 22,528.82 × 8,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.88x = 190,155,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,155,181.07/15,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.29

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