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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.61, 22,565.32 and 8,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.61, 22,565.32 and 8,810.60 is: 13,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.61 : 22,565.32 = 8,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.61/22,565.32 = 8,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.61x = 22,565.32 × 8,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.61x = 198,813,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,813,873.54/15,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.45

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