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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.33, 22,649.42 and 8,776.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.33, 22,649.42 and 8,776.15 is: 13,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.33 : 22,649.42 = 8,776.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.33/22,649.42 = 8,776.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.33x = 22,649.42 × 8,776.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.33x = 198,774,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,774,672.65/15,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.34

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