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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.14, 22,800.06 and 8,882.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.14, 22,800.06 and 8,882.19 is: 13,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.14 : 22,800.06 = 8,882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.14/22,800.06 = 8,882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.14x = 22,800.06 × 8,882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.14x = 202,514,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,514,464.93/15,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.82

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