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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.29, 22,832.03 and 8,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.29, 22,832.03 and 8,575.02 is: 12,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.29 : 22,832.03 = 8,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.29/22,832.03 = 8,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.29x = 22,832.03 × 8,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.29x = 195,785,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,785,135.33/15,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.77

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