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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.41, 22,966.56 and 9,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.41, 22,966.56 and 9,008.06 is: 13,487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.41 : 22,966.56 = 9,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.41/22,966.56 = 9,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.41x = 22,966.56 × 9,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.41x = 206,884,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,884,035.64/15,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.97

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