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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.36, 22,561.94 and 8,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.36, 22,561.94 and 8,808.35 is: 13,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.36 : 22,561.94 = 8,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.36/22,561.94 = 8,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.36x = 22,561.94 × 8,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.36x = 198,733,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,733,373.41/15,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.07

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