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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.44, 22,640.28 and 8,532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.44, 22,640.28 and 8,532.04 is: 12,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.44 : 22,640.28 = 8,532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.44/22,640.28 = 8,532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.44x = 22,640.28 × 8,532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.44x = 193,167,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,167,774.57/15,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.05

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