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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.23, 22,804.62 and 7,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.23, 22,804.62 and 7,823.17 is: 11,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.23 : 22,804.62 = 7,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.23/22,804.62 = 7,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.23x = 22,804.62 × 7,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.23x = 178,404,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,404,419.05/15,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.38

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