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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.56, 22,966.29 and 8,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.56, 22,966.29 and 8,738.10 is: 13,094.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.56 : 22,966.29 = 8,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.56/22,966.29 = 8,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.56x = 22,966.29 × 8,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.56x = 200,681,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,681,738.65/15,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.58

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