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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.98, 22,697.25 and 8,976.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.98, 22,697.25 and 8,976.94 is: 13,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.98 : 22,697.25 = 8,976.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.98/22,697.25 = 8,976.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.98x = 22,697.25 × 8,976.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.98x = 203,751,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,751,851.42/15,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.67

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