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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.60, 22,694.40 and 8,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.60, 22,694.40 and 8,908.80 is: 13,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.60 : 22,694.40 = 8,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.60/22,694.40 = 8,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.60x = 22,694.40 × 8,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.60x = 202,179,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,179,870.72/15,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.20

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