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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.81, 22,888.17 and 8,931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.81, 22,888.17 and 8,931.87 is: 13,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.81 : 22,888.17 = 8,931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.81/22,888.17 = 8,931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.81x = 22,888.17 × 8,931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.81x = 204,434,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,434,158.98/15,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.03

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