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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.33, 22,723.92 and 8,914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.33, 22,723.92 and 8,914.98 is: 13,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.33 : 22,723.92 = 8,914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.33/22,723.92 = 8,914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.33x = 22,723.92 × 8,914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.33x = 202,583,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583,292.32/15,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.90

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