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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.05, 22,556.32 and 8,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.05, 22,556.32 and 8,474.12 is: 12,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.05 : 22,556.32 = 8,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.05/22,556.32 = 8,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.05x = 22,556.32 × 8,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.05x = 191,144,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,144,962.44/15,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.00

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