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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.98, 22,547.61 and 8,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.98, 22,547.61 and 8,794.74 is: 13,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.98 : 22,547.61 = 8,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.98/22,547.61 = 8,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.98x = 22,547.61 × 8,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.98x = 198,300,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,300,367.57/15,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.27

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