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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.60, 22,690.24 and 8,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.60, 22,690.24 and 8,225.92 is: 12,323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.60 : 22,690.24 = 8,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.60/22,690.24 = 8,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.60x = 22,690.24 × 8,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.60x = 186,648,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,648,099.02/15,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.59

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