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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.40, 22,808.10 and 8,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.40, 22,808.10 and 8,644.40 is: 12,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.40 : 22,808.10 = 8,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.40/22,808.10 = 8,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.40x = 22,808.10 × 8,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.40x = 197,162,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,162,339.64/15,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.60

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