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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.44, 22,817.76 and 8,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.44, 22,817.76 and 8,986.72 is: 13,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.44 : 22,817.76 = 8,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.44/22,817.76 = 8,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.44x = 22,817.76 × 8,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.44x = 205,056,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056,820.15/15,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.97

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