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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.44, 22,614.96 and 8,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.44, 22,614.96 and 8,843.35 is: 13,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.44 : 22,614.96 = 8,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.44/22,614.96 = 8,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.44x = 22,614.96 × 8,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.44x = 199,992,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,992,006.52/15,081.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.80

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