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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.16, 22,575.60 and 8,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.16, 22,575.60 and 8,381.46 is: 12,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.16 : 22,575.60 = 8,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.16/22,575.60 = 8,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.16x = 22,575.60 × 8,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.16x = 189,216,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,216,488.38/15,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.88

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