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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.01, 22,792 and 8,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.01, 22,792 and 8,617.28 is: 12,917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.01 : 22,792 = 8,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.01/22,792 = 8,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.01x = 22,792 × 8,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.01x = 196,405,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,405,045.76/15,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.13

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