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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.20, 22,722.30 and 8,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.20, 22,722.30 and 8,891.40 is: 13,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.20 : 22,722.30 = 8,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.20/22,722.30 = 8,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.20x = 22,722.30 × 8,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.20x = 202,033,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,033,058.22/15,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.03

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