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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.01, 22,578.24 and 8,811.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.01, 22,578.24 and 8,811.07 is: 13,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.01 : 22,578.24 = 8,811.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.01/22,578.24 = 8,811.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.01x = 22,578.24 × 8,811.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.01x = 198,938,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,938,453.12/15,051.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.61

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