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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.29, 22,826.88 and 8,640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.29, 22,826.88 and 8,640.56 is: 12,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.29 : 22,826.88 = 8,640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.29/22,826.88 = 8,640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.29x = 22,826.88 × 8,640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.29x = 197,237,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,237,083.32/15,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.02

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