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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.14, 22,514.69 and 8,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.14, 22,514.69 and 8,436.48 is: 12,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.14 : 22,514.69 = 8,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.14/22,514.69 = 8,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.14x = 22,514.69 × 8,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.14x = 189,944,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,944,689.71/15,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.64

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