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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.87, 22,555.67 and 8,458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.87, 22,555.67 and 8,458.29 is: 12,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.87 : 22,555.67 = 8,458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.87/22,555.67 = 8,458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.87x = 22,555.67 × 8,458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.87x = 190,782,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,782,355.71/15,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.17

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