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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.08, 22,887.56 and 8,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.08, 22,887.56 and 8,235.94 is: 12,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.08 : 22,887.56 = 8,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.08/22,887.56 = 8,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.08x = 22,887.56 × 8,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.08x = 188,500,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,500,456.47/15,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.76

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