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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.23, 22,811.45 and 8,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.23, 22,811.45 and 8,652.03 is: 12,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.23 : 22,811.45 = 8,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.23/22,811.45 = 8,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.23x = 22,811.45 × 8,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.23x = 197,365,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,365,306.48/15,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.64

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