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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.37, 22,513.14 and 8,451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.37, 22,513.14 and 8,451.39 is: 12,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.37 : 22,513.14 = 8,451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.37/22,513.14 = 8,451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.37x = 22,513.14 × 8,451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.37x = 190,267,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,267,326.26/15,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.76

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