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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.16, 22,513.79 and 8,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.16, 22,513.79 and 8,775.74 is: 13,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.16 : 22,513.79 = 8,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.16/22,513.79 = 8,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.16x = 22,513.79 × 8,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.16x = 197,575,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,575,011.01/15,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.25

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