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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.54, 22,835.39 and 8,577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.54, 22,835.39 and 8,577.27 is: 12,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.54 : 22,835.39 = 8,577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.54/22,835.39 = 8,577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.54x = 22,835.39 × 8,577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.54x = 195,865,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,865,262.70/15,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.13

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