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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.03, 22,565.51 and 8,796.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.03, 22,565.51 and 8,796.51 is: 13,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.03 : 22,565.51 = 8,796.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.03/22,565.51 = 8,796.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.03x = 22,565.51 × 8,796.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.03x = 198,497,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,497,690.39/15,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.99

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