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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.54, 22,528.74 and 8,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.54, 22,528.74 and 8,445.87 is: 12,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.54 : 22,528.74 = 8,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.54/22,528.74 = 8,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.54x = 22,528.74 × 8,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.54x = 190,274,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274,809.30/15,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.69

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