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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.52, 22,606.26 and 8,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.52, 22,606.26 and 8,837.44 is: 13,252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.52 : 22,606.26 = 8,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.52/22,606.26 = 8,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.52x = 22,606.26 × 8,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.52x = 199,781,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,781,466.37/15,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.04

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