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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.33, 22,776.32 and 8,866.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.33, 22,776.32 and 8,866.35 is: 13,295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.33 : 22,776.32 = 8,866.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.33/22,776.32 = 8,866.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.33x = 22,776.32 × 8,866.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.33x = 201,942,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,942,813.75/15,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.05

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