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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.40, 22,827.60 and 8,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.40, 22,827.60 and 8,657.40 is: 12,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.40 : 22,827.60 = 8,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.40/22,827.60 = 8,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.40x = 22,827.60 × 8,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.40x = 197,627,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,627,664.24/15,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.10

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