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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.92, 22,794.10 and 8,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.92, 22,794.10 and 8,625.40 is: 12,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.92 : 22,794.10 = 8,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.92/22,794.10 = 8,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.92x = 22,794.10 × 8,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.92x = 196,608,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,608,230.14/15,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.97

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