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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.39, 22,640.67 and 8,520.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.39, 22,640.67 and 8,520.53 is: 12,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.39 : 22,640.67 = 8,520.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.39/22,640.67 = 8,520.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.39x = 22,640.67 × 8,520.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.39x = 192,910,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,910,394.75/15,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.43

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