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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.92, 22,884.24 and 8,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.92, 22,884.24 and 8,683.20 is: 13,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.92 : 22,884.24 = 8,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.92/22,884.24 = 8,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.92x = 22,884.24 × 8,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.92x = 198,708,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,708,432.77/15,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.71

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