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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.52, 22,661.16 and 8,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.52, 22,661.16 and 8,557.44 is: 12,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.52 : 22,661.16 = 8,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.52/22,661.16 = 8,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.52x = 22,661.16 × 8,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.52x = 193,921,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,921,517.03/15,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.97

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