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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.89, 22,626.39 and 8,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.89, 22,626.39 and 8,760.74 is: 13,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.89 : 22,626.39 = 8,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.89/22,626.39 = 8,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.89x = 22,626.39 × 8,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.89x = 198,223,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,223,806.80/15,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.30

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