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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.26, 22,552.78 and 8,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.26, 22,552.78 and 8,802.14 is: 13,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.26 : 22,552.78 = 8,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.26/22,552.78 = 8,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.26x = 22,552.78 × 8,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.26x = 198,512,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,512,726.95/15,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.76

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