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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.60, 22,806.90 and 8,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.60, 22,806.90 and 8,983.80 is: 13,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.60 : 22,806.90 = 8,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.60/22,806.90 = 8,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.60x = 22,806.90 × 8,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.60x = 204,892,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,892,628.22/15,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.70

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