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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.40, 22,865.10 and 8,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.40, 22,865.10 and 8,682.40 is: 13,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.40 : 22,865.10 = 8,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.40/22,865.10 = 8,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.40x = 22,865.10 × 8,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.40x = 198,523,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,523,944.24/15,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.60

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