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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.11, 22,532.59 and 8,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.11, 22,532.59 and 8,448.44 is: 12,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.11 : 22,532.59 = 8,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.11/22,532.59 = 8,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.11x = 22,532.59 × 8,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.11x = 190,365,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,365,192.42/15,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.54

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