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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.93, 22,643.97 and 8,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.93, 22,643.97 and 8,851.56 is: 13,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.93 : 22,643.97 = 8,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.93/22,643.97 = 8,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.93x = 22,643.97 × 8,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.93x = 200,434,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,434,459.09/15,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.39

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