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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.08, 22,569.36 and 8,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.08, 22,569.36 and 8,886.88 is: 13,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.08 : 22,569.36 = 8,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.08/22,569.36 = 8,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.08x = 22,569.36 × 8,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.08x = 200,571,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,571,194.00/15,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.92

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