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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.24, 22,563.36 and 8,485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.24, 22,563.36 and 8,485.56 is: 12,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.24 : 22,563.36 = 8,485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.24/22,563.36 = 8,485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.24x = 22,563.36 × 8,485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.24x = 191,462,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,462,745.08/15,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.53

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