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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.48, 22,664.86 and 8,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.48, 22,664.86 and 8,876.66 is: 13,319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.48 : 22,664.86 = 8,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.48/22,664.86 = 8,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.48x = 22,664.86 × 8,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.48x = 201,188,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,188,120.65/15,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.77

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