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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.43, 22,646.22 and 8,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.43, 22,646.22 and 8,853.06 is: 13,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.43 : 22,646.22 = 8,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.43/22,646.22 = 8,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.43x = 22,646.22 × 8,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.43x = 200,488,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,488,344.43/15,097.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.64

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