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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.80, 22,663.06 and 8,885.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.80, 22,663.06 and 8,885.32 is: 13,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.80 : 22,663.06 = 8,885.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.80/22,663.06 = 8,885.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.80x = 22,663.06 × 8,885.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.80x = 201,368,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,368,540.28/15,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.37

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