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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.99, 22,622.11 and 8,508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.99, 22,622.11 and 8,508.17 is: 12,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.99 : 22,622.11 = 8,508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.99/22,622.11 = 8,508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.99x = 22,622.11 × 8,508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.99x = 192,472,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,472,792.92/15,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.93

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