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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.44, 22,813.26 and 8,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.44, 22,813.26 and 8,983.72 is: 13,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.44 : 22,813.26 = 8,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.44/22,813.26 = 8,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.44x = 22,813.26 × 8,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.44x = 204,947,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,947,940.13/15,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.47

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