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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.40, 22,826.10 and 8,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.40, 22,826.10 and 8,656.40 is: 12,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.40 : 22,826.10 = 8,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.40/22,826.10 = 8,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.40x = 22,826.10 × 8,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.40x = 197,591,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,591,852.04/15,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.60

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