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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.76, 22,660.38 and 8,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.76, 22,660.38 and 8,895.88 is: 13,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.76 : 22,660.38 = 8,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.76/22,660.38 = 8,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.76x = 22,660.38 × 8,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.76x = 201,584,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,584,021.23/15,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.21

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