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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.98, 22,557.96 and 8,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.98, 22,557.96 and 8,465.34 is: 12,685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.98 : 22,557.96 = 8,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.98/22,557.96 = 8,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.98x = 22,557.96 × 8,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.98x = 190,960,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,960,801.11/15,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.91

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