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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.44, 22,610.46 and 8,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.44, 22,610.46 and 8,830.12 is: 13,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.44 : 22,610.46 = 8,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.44/22,610.46 = 8,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.44x = 22,610.46 × 8,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.44x = 199,653,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,653,075.06/15,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.03

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