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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.44, 22,679.39 and 8,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.44, 22,679.39 and 8,881.60 is: 13,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.44 : 22,679.39 = 8,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.44/22,679.39 = 8,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.44x = 22,679.39 × 8,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.44x = 201,429,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429,270.22/15,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.06

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