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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.56, 22,592.40 and 8,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.56, 22,592.40 and 8,402.16 is: 12,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.56 : 22,592.40 = 8,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.56/22,592.40 = 8,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.56x = 22,592.40 × 8,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.56x = 189,824,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,824,959.58/15,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.27

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