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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.10, 22,659.78 and 8,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.10, 22,659.78 and 8,873.27 is: 13,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.10 : 22,659.78 = 8,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.10/22,659.78 = 8,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.10x = 22,659.78 × 8,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.10x = 201,066,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066,232.78/15,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.67

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