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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.65, 22,637.27 and 8,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.65, 22,637.27 and 8,868.83 is: 13,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.65 : 22,637.27 = 8,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.65/22,637.27 = 8,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.65x = 22,637.27 × 8,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.65x = 200,765,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,765,941.76/15,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.71

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