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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.40, 22,605.90 and 8,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.40, 22,605.90 and 8,482.60 is: 12,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.40 : 22,605.90 = 8,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.40/22,605.90 = 8,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.40x = 22,605.90 × 8,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.40x = 191,756,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,756,807.34/15,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.98

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