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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.44, 22,506.60 and 8,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.44, 22,506.60 and 8,443.76 is: 12,646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.44 : 22,506.60 = 8,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.44/22,506.60 = 8,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.44x = 22,506.60 × 8,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.44x = 190,040,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,040,328.82/15,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.22

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