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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.12, 22,892.84 and 8,236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.12, 22,892.84 and 8,236.05 is: 12,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.12 : 22,892.84 = 8,236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.12/22,892.84 = 8,236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.12x = 22,892.84 × 8,236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.12x = 188,546,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,546,574.88/15,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.75

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