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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.67, 22,724.39 and 8,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.67, 22,724.39 and 8,831.58 is: 13,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.67 : 22,724.39 = 8,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.67/22,724.39 = 8,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.67x = 22,724.39 × 8,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.67x = 200,692,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,692,224.08/15,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.93

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