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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.66, 22,552.47 and 8,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.66, 22,552.47 and 8,795.46 is: 13,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.66 : 22,552.47 = 8,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.66/22,552.47 = 8,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.66x = 22,552.47 × 8,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.66x = 198,359,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,359,347.79/15,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.20

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