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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.16, 22,510.44 and 8,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.16, 22,510.44 and 8,432.40 is: 12,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.16 : 22,510.44 = 8,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.16/22,510.44 = 8,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.16x = 22,510.44 × 8,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.16x = 189,817,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,817,034.26/15,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.44

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