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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.08, 22,572.36 and 8,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.08, 22,572.36 and 8,888.88 is: 13,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.08 : 22,572.36 = 8,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.08/22,572.36 = 8,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.08x = 22,572.36 × 8,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.08x = 200,642,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,642,999.36/15,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.92

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