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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.90, 22,663.24 and 8,871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.90, 22,663.24 and 8,871.93 is: 13,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.90 : 22,663.24 = 8,871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.90/22,663.24 = 8,871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.90x = 22,663.24 × 8,871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.90x = 201,066,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066,706.58/15,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.55

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