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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.01, 22,579.74 and 8,812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.01, 22,579.74 and 8,812.07 is: 13,219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.01 : 22,579.74 = 8,812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.01/22,579.74 = 8,812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.01x = 22,579.74 × 8,812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.01x = 198,974,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,974,249.46/15,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.11

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