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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.51, 22,698.38 and 8,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.51, 22,698.38 and 8,899.38 is: 13,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.51 : 22,698.38 = 8,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.51/22,698.38 = 8,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.51x = 22,698.38 × 8,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.51x = 202,001,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,001,464.51/15,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.44

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