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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.66, 22,553.97 and 8,796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.66, 22,553.97 and 8,796.46 is: 13,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.66 : 22,553.97 = 8,796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.66/22,553.97 = 8,796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.66x = 22,553.97 × 8,796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.66x = 198,395,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,395,094.95/15,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.70

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