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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.43, 22,908.65 and 8,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.43, 22,908.65 and 8,695.23 is: 13,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.43 : 22,908.65 = 8,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.43/22,908.65 = 8,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.43x = 22,908.65 × 8,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.43x = 199,195,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,195,937.26/15,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.85

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