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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.81, 22,915.60 and 8,956.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.81, 22,915.60 and 8,956.33 is: 13,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.81 : 22,915.60 = 8,956.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.81/22,915.60 = 8,956.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.81x = 22,915.60 × 8,956.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.81x = 205,239,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,239,596.07/15,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.15

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