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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.82, 22,574.75 and 8,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.82, 22,574.75 and 8,853.03 is: 13,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.82 : 22,574.75 = 8,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.82/22,574.75 = 8,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.82x = 22,574.75 × 8,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.82x = 199,854,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,854,894.73/15,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.55

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