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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.61, 22,527.34 and 8,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.61, 22,527.34 and 8,444.93 is: 12,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.61 : 22,527.34 = 8,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.61/22,527.34 = 8,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.61x = 22,527.34 × 8,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.61x = 190,241,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,241,654.52/15,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.27

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