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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.92, 22,773.96 and 8,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.92, 22,773.96 and 8,984.33 is: 13,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.92 : 22,773.96 = 8,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.92/22,773.96 = 8,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.92x = 22,773.96 × 8,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.92x = 204,608,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,608,658.18/15,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.59

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