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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.90, 22,877.62 and 8,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.90, 22,877.62 and 8,225.90 is: 12,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.90 : 22,877.62 = 8,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.90/22,877.62 = 8,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.90x = 22,877.62 × 8,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.90x = 188,189,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,189,014.36/15,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.58

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