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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.89, 22,642.20 and 8,897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.89, 22,642.20 and 8,897.99 is: 13,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.89 : 22,642.20 = 8,897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.89/22,642.20 = 8,897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.89x = 22,642.20 × 8,897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.89x = 201,469,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,469,955.97/15,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.90

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