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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.43, 22,647.72 and 8,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.43, 22,647.72 and 8,854.06 is: 13,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.43 : 22,647.72 = 8,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.43/22,647.72 = 8,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.43x = 22,647.72 × 8,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.43x = 200,524,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,524,271.74/15,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.13

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