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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.52, 22,829.15 and 8,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.52, 22,829.15 and 8,982.22 is: 13,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.52 : 22,829.15 = 8,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.52/22,829.15 = 8,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.52x = 22,829.15 × 8,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.52x = 205,056,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056,447.71/15,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.91

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