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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.60, 22,572.90 and 8,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.60, 22,572.90 and 8,794.20 is: 13,193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.60 : 22,572.90 = 8,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.60/22,572.90 = 8,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.60x = 22,572.90 × 8,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.60x = 198,510,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,510,597.18/15,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.93

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