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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.07, 22,671.33 and 8,876.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.07, 22,671.33 and 8,876.23 is: 13,296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.07 : 22,671.33 = 8,876.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.07/22,671.33 = 8,876.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.07x = 22,671.33 × 8,876.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.07x = 201,235,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,235,942.76/15,135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.01

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