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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.49, 22,904.64 and 8,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.49, 22,904.64 and 8,949.02 is: 13,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.49 : 22,904.64 = 8,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.49/22,904.64 = 8,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.49x = 22,904.64 × 8,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.49x = 204,973,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,973,966.93/15,289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.20

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