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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.11, 22,546.67 and 8,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.11, 22,546.67 and 8,462.01 is: 12,693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.11 : 22,546.67 = 8,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.11/22,546.67 = 8,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.11x = 22,546.67 × 8,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.11x = 190,790,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,790,104.70/15,031.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.02

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