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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.48, 22,545.36 and 8,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.48, 22,545.36 and 8,793.24 is: 13,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.48 : 22,545.36 = 8,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.48/22,545.36 = 8,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.48x = 22,545.36 × 8,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.48x = 198,246,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246,761.37/15,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.02

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