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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.76, 22,573.99 and 8,476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.76, 22,573.99 and 8,476.03 is: 12,701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.76 : 22,573.99 = 8,476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.76/22,573.99 = 8,476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.76x = 22,573.99 × 8,476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.76x = 191,337,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,337,738.83/15,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.86

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