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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.93, 22,645.47 and 8,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.93, 22,645.47 and 8,852.56 is: 13,278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.93 : 22,645.47 = 8,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.93/22,645.47 = 8,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.93x = 22,645.47 × 8,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.93x = 200,470,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,470,381.90/15,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.88

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