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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.09, 22,742.51 and 8,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.09, 22,742.51 and 8,846.63 is: 13,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.09 : 22,742.51 = 8,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.09/22,742.51 = 8,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.09x = 22,742.51 × 8,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.09x = 201,194,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,194,435.41/15,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.24

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