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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.70, 22,729.05 and 8,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.70, 22,729.05 and 8,895.90 is: 13,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.70 : 22,729.05 = 8,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.70/22,729.05 = 8,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.70x = 22,729.05 × 8,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.70x = 202,195,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,195,355.90/15,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.78

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