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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.40, 22,549.80 and 8,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.40, 22,549.80 and 8,461.40 is: 12,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.40 : 22,549.80 = 8,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.40/22,549.80 = 8,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.40x = 22,549.80 × 8,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.40x = 190,802,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802,877.72/15,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.22

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