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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.56, 22,549.68 and 8,458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.56, 22,549.68 and 8,458.62 is: 12,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.56 : 22,549.68 = 8,458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.56/22,549.68 = 8,458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.56x = 22,549.68 × 8,458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.56x = 190,739,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,739,174.24/15,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.54

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