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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.02, 22,657.08 and 8,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.02, 22,657.08 and 8,860.24 is: 13,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.02 : 22,657.08 = 8,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.02/22,657.08 = 8,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.02x = 22,657.08 × 8,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.02x = 200,747,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,747,053.21/15,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.09

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