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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.24, 22,606.98 and 8,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.24, 22,606.98 and 8,495.76 is: 12,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.24 : 22,606.98 = 8,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.24/22,606.98 = 8,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.24x = 22,606.98 × 8,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.24x = 192,063,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,063,476.40/15,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.48

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