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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.22, 21,133.62 and 8,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.22, 21,133.62 and 8,945.22 is: 12,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.22 : 21,133.62 = 8,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.22/21,133.62 = 8,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.22x = 21,133.62 × 8,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.22x = 189,044,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,044,880.30/15,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.40

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