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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.08, 22,567.86 and 8,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.08, 22,567.86 and 8,885.88 is: 13,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.08 : 22,567.86 = 8,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.08/22,567.86 = 8,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.08x = 22,567.86 × 8,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.08x = 200,535,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,535,295.82/15,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.42

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