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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.74, 22,529.03 and 8,446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.74, 22,529.03 and 8,446.05 is: 12,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.74 : 22,529.03 = 8,446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.74/22,529.03 = 8,446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.74x = 22,529.03 × 8,446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.74x = 190,281,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,281,271.60/15,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.95

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