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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.52, 22,827.65 and 8,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.52, 22,827.65 and 8,981.22 is: 13,474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.52 : 22,827.65 = 8,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.52/22,827.65 = 8,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.52x = 22,827.65 × 8,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.52x = 205,020,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,020,101.83/15,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.41

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