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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.27, 22,622.42 and 8,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.27, 22,622.42 and 8,848.17 is: 13,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.27 : 22,622.42 = 8,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.27/22,622.42 = 8,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.27x = 22,622.42 × 8,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.27x = 200,167,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,167,040.09/15,086.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.16

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