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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.16, 22,552.44 and 8,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.16, 22,552.44 and 8,460.40 is: 12,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.16 : 22,552.44 = 8,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.16/22,552.44 = 8,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.16x = 22,552.44 × 8,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.16x = 190,802,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802,663.38/15,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.41

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