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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.62, 22,893.58 and 8,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.62, 22,893.58 and 8,236.54 is: 12,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.62 : 22,893.58 = 8,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.62/22,893.58 = 8,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.62x = 22,893.58 × 8,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.62x = 188,563,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,563,887.41/15,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.48

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