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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.79, 22,527.62 and 8,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.79, 22,527.62 and 8,445.12 is: 12,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.79 : 22,527.62 = 8,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.79/22,527.62 = 8,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.79x = 22,527.62 × 8,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.79x = 190,248,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,248,359.18/15,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.56

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