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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.05, 22,837.65 and 8,117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.05, 22,837.65 and 8,117.35 is: 12,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.05 : 22,837.65 = 8,117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.05/22,837.65 = 8,117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.05x = 22,837.65 × 8,117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.05x = 185,381,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,381,110.69/15,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.46

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