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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.80, 22,502.40 and 8,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.80, 22,502.40 and 8,857.60 is: 13,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.80 : 22,502.40 = 8,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.80/22,502.40 = 8,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.80x = 22,502.40 × 8,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.80x = 199,317,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,317,258.24/15,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.42

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