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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.44, 22,792.33 and 8,613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.44, 22,792.33 and 8,613.64 is: 12,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.44 : 22,792.33 = 8,613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.44/22,792.33 = 8,613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.44x = 22,792.33 × 8,613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.44x = 196,324,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,324,768.35/15,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.78

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