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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.37, 22,567.93 and 8,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.37, 22,567.93 and 8,812.35 is: 13,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.37 : 22,567.93 = 8,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.37/22,567.93 = 8,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.37x = 22,567.93 × 8,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.37x = 198,876,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,876,497.94/15,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.06

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