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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.52, 22,609.08 and 8,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.52, 22,609.08 and 8,828.88 is: 13,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.52 : 22,609.08 = 8,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.52/22,609.08 = 8,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.52x = 22,609.08 × 8,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.52x = 199,612,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,612,854.23/15,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.17

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