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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.99, 22,569.94 and 8,799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.99, 22,569.94 and 8,799.48 is: 13,209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.99 : 22,569.94 = 8,799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.99/22,569.94 = 8,799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.99x = 22,569.94 × 8,799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.99x = 198,603,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,603,735.63/15,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.44

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