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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045, 22,560.66 and 8,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045, 22,560.66 and 8,806.59 is: 13,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045 : 22,560.66 = 8,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045/22,560.66 = 8,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045x = 22,560.66 × 8,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045x = 198,682,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,682,482.75/15,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.88

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