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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.12, 22,509.77 and 8,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.12, 22,509.77 and 8,449.14 is: 12,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.12 : 22,509.77 = 8,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.12/22,509.77 = 8,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.12x = 22,509.77 × 8,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.12x = 190,188,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,188,155.85/15,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.38

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