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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.52, 22,622.76 and 8,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.52, 22,622.76 and 8,848.44 is: 13,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.52 : 22,622.76 = 8,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.52/22,622.76 = 8,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.52x = 22,622.76 × 8,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.52x = 200,176,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,176,134.49/15,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.54

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