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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.28, 22,748.76 and 8,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.28, 22,748.76 and 8,932.08 is: 13,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.28 : 22,748.76 = 8,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.28/22,748.76 = 8,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.28x = 22,748.76 × 8,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.28x = 203,193,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,193,744.22/15,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.97

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