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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.04, 22,539.68 and 8,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.04, 22,539.68 and 8,462.08 is: 12,696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.04 : 22,539.68 = 8,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.04/22,539.68 = 8,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.04x = 22,539.68 × 8,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.04x = 190,732,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,732,575.33/15,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.00

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