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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.36, 22,661.66 and 8,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.36, 22,661.66 and 8,874.52 is: 13,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.36 : 22,661.66 = 8,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.36/22,661.66 = 8,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.36x = 22,661.66 × 8,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.36x = 201,111,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,111,354.90/15,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.55

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