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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.63, 22,538.30 and 8,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.63, 22,538.30 and 8,792.64 is: 13,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.63 : 22,538.30 = 8,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.63/22,538.30 = 8,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.63x = 22,538.30 × 8,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.63x = 198,171,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,171,114.15/15,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.48

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