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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.54, 22,785.18 and 8,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.54, 22,785.18 and 8,634.25 is: 12,940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.54 : 22,785.18 = 8,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.54/22,785.18 = 8,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.54x = 22,785.18 × 8,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.54x = 196,732,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,732,940.42/15,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.79

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