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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.24, 22,608.48 and 8,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.24, 22,608.48 and 8,496.76 is: 12,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.24 : 22,608.48 = 8,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.24/22,608.48 = 8,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.24x = 22,608.48 × 8,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.24x = 192,098,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,098,828.52/15,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.98

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