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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.94, 22,896.46 and 8,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.94, 22,896.46 and 8,695.14 is: 13,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.94 : 22,896.46 = 8,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.94/22,896.46 = 8,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.94x = 22,896.46 × 8,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.94x = 199,087,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,087,925.20/15,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.70

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