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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.14, 22,556.88 and 8,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.14, 22,556.88 and 8,804.52 is: 13,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.14 : 22,556.88 = 8,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.14/22,556.88 = 8,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.14x = 22,556.88 × 8,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.14x = 198,602,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,602,501.10/15,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.20

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