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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.89, 22,513.14 and 8,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.89, 22,513.14 and 8,775.27 is: 13,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.89 : 22,513.14 = 8,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.89/22,513.14 = 8,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.89x = 22,513.14 × 8,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.89x = 197,558,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,558,882.05/15,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.41

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