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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.39, 22,809.12 and 8,981.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.39, 22,809.12 and 8,981.77 is: 13,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.39 : 22,809.12 = 8,981.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.39/22,809.12 = 8,981.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.39x = 22,809.12 × 8,981.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.39x = 204,866,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,866,269.74/15,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.99

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