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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.61, 22,624.10 and 8,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.61, 22,624.10 and 8,849.66 is: 13,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.61 : 22,624.10 = 8,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.61/22,624.10 = 8,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.61x = 22,624.10 × 8,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.61x = 200,215,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,215,592.81/15,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.20

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