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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.37, 22,743.60 and 8,924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.37, 22,743.60 and 8,924.50 is: 13,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.37 : 22,743.60 = 8,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.37/22,743.60 = 8,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.37x = 22,743.60 × 8,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.37x = 202,975,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,975,258.20/15,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.26

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