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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.61, 22,622.60 and 8,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.61, 22,622.60 and 8,848.66 is: 13,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.61 : 22,622.60 = 8,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.61/22,622.60 = 8,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.61x = 22,622.60 × 8,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.61x = 200,179,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,179,695.72/15,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.70

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