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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.37, 22,742.10 and 8,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.37, 22,742.10 and 8,923.50 is: 13,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.37 : 22,742.10 = 8,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.37/22,742.10 = 8,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.37x = 22,742.10 × 8,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.37x = 202,939,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,939,129.35/15,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.76

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