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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.80, 22,817.70 and 8,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.80, 22,817.70 and 8,650.80 is: 12,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.80 : 22,817.70 = 8,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.80/22,817.70 = 8,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.80x = 22,817.70 × 8,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.80x = 197,391,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,391,359.16/15,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.20

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