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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.44, 22,616.46 and 8,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.44, 22,616.46 and 8,844.35 is: 13,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.44 : 22,616.46 = 8,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.44/22,616.46 = 8,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.44x = 22,616.46 × 8,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.44x = 200,027,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,027,888.00/15,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.30

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