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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.06, 22,713.80 and 8,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.06, 22,713.80 and 8,907.96 is: 13,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.06 : 22,713.80 = 8,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.06/22,713.80 = 8,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.06x = 22,713.80 × 8,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.06x = 202,333,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,333,577.31/15,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.65

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