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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.99, 22,571.44 and 8,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.99, 22,571.44 and 8,800.48 is: 13,210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.99 : 22,571.44 = 8,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.99/22,571.44 = 8,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.99x = 22,571.44 × 8,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.99x = 198,639,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,639,506.29/15,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.94

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