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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.02, 22,837.41 and 8,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.02, 22,837.41 and 8,647.56 is: 12,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.02 : 22,837.41 = 8,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.02/22,837.41 = 8,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.02x = 22,837.41 × 8,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.02x = 197,487,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,487,873.22/15,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.76

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