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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.66, 22,538.52 and 8,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.66, 22,538.52 and 8,792.28 is: 13,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.66 : 22,538.52 = 8,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.66/22,538.52 = 8,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.66x = 22,538.52 × 8,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.66x = 198,164,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,164,978.63/15,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.05

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