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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.96, 22,521.30 and 8,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.96, 22,521.30 and 8,803.14 is: 13,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.96 : 22,521.30 = 8,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.96/22,521.30 = 8,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.96x = 22,521.30 × 8,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.96x = 198,258,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258,156.88/15,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.34

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