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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.90, 22,801.35 and 8,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.90, 22,801.35 and 8,639.90 is: 12,959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.90 : 22,801.35 = 8,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.90/22,801.35 = 8,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.90x = 22,801.35 × 8,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.90x = 197,001,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,001,383.87/15,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.85

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