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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.08, 22,722.05 and 8,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.08, 22,722.05 and 8,913.73 is: 13,367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.08 : 22,722.05 = 8,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.08/22,722.05 = 8,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.08x = 22,722.05 × 8,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.08x = 202,538,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,538,219.29/15,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.02

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