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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.48, 22,862.82 and 8,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.48, 22,862.82 and 8,686.28 is: 13,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.48 : 22,862.82 = 8,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.48/22,862.82 = 8,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.48x = 22,862.82 × 8,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.48x = 198,592,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,592,856.11/15,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.98

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