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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.36, 22,752.72 and 8,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.36, 22,752.72 and 8,934.48 is: 13,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.36 : 22,752.72 = 8,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.36/22,752.72 = 8,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.36x = 22,752.72 × 8,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.36x = 203,283,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,283,721.79/15,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.13

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