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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.04, 22,888.02 and 8,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.04, 22,888.02 and 8,682.20 is: 13,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.04 : 22,888.02 = 8,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.04/22,888.02 = 8,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.04x = 22,888.02 × 8,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.04x = 198,718,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,718,367.24/15,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.87

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