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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.28, 22,756.50 and 8,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.28, 22,756.50 and 8,939.40 is: 13,409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.28 : 22,756.50 = 8,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.28/22,756.50 = 8,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.28x = 22,756.50 × 8,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.28x = 203,429,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,429,456.10/15,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.74

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