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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.23, 22,526.78 and 8,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.23, 22,526.78 and 8,444.55 is: 12,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.23 : 22,526.78 = 8,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.23/22,526.78 = 8,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.23x = 22,526.78 × 8,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.23x = 190,228,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,228,562.30/15,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.72

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