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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.75, 22,552.03 and 8,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.75, 22,552.03 and 8,801.64 is: 13,198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.75 : 22,552.03 = 8,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.75/22,552.03 = 8,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.75x = 22,552.03 × 8,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.75x = 198,494,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,494,814.95/15,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.01

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