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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.94, 22,553.71 and 8,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.94, 22,553.71 and 8,835.29 is: 13,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.94 : 22,553.71 = 8,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.94/22,553.71 = 8,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.94x = 22,553.71 × 8,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.94x = 199,268,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,268,518.15/15,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.81

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