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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.16, 22,577.10 and 8,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.16, 22,577.10 and 8,382.46 is: 12,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.16 : 22,577.10 = 8,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.16/22,577.10 = 8,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.16x = 22,577.10 × 8,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.16x = 189,251,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,251,637.67/15,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.38

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