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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.26, 22,826.43 and 8,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.26, 22,826.43 and 8,641.94 is: 12,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.26 : 22,826.43 = 8,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.26/22,826.43 = 8,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.26x = 22,826.43 × 8,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.26x = 197,264,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,264,638.47/15,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.18

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