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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.51, 22,882.71 and 8,932.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.51, 22,882.71 and 8,932.73 is: 13,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.51 : 22,882.71 = 8,932.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.51/22,882.71 = 8,932.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.51x = 22,882.71 × 8,932.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.51x = 204,405,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,405,070.10/15,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.41

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