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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.01, 22,886.46 and 8,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.01, 22,886.46 and 8,935.23 is: 13,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.01 : 22,886.46 = 8,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.01/22,886.46 = 8,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.01x = 22,886.46 × 8,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.01x = 204,495,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,495,783.99/15,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.16

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