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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.44, 22,802.82 and 8,620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.44, 22,802.82 and 8,620.64 is: 12,920.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.44 : 22,802.82 = 8,620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.44/22,802.82 = 8,620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.44x = 22,802.82 × 8,620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.44x = 196,574,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,574,788.19/15,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.28

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