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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.36, 22,535.90 and 8,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.36, 22,535.90 and 8,907.24 is: 13,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.36 : 22,535.90 = 8,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.36/22,535.90 = 8,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.36x = 22,535.90 × 8,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.36x = 200,732,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,732,669.92/15,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.48

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