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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.52, 22,662.33 and 8,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.52, 22,662.33 and 8,863.74 is: 13,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.52 : 22,662.33 = 8,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.52/22,662.33 = 8,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.52x = 22,662.33 × 8,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.52x = 200,873,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,873,000.91/15,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.35

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