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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.46, 22,631.30 and 8,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.46, 22,631.30 and 8,513.30 is: 12,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.46 : 22,631.30 = 8,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.46/22,631.30 = 8,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.46x = 22,631.30 × 8,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.46x = 192,667,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,667,046.29/15,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.01

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