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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.80, 22,712.46 and 8,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.80, 22,712.46 and 8,908 is: 13,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.80 : 22,712.46 = 8,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.80/22,712.46 = 8,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.80x = 22,712.46 × 8,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.80x = 202,322,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,322,593.68/15,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.45

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