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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.29, 22,527.72 and 8,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.29, 22,527.72 and 8,775.41 is: 13,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.29 : 22,527.72 = 8,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.29/22,527.72 = 8,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.29x = 22,527.72 × 8,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.29x = 197,689,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689,866.73/15,019.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.40

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