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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.12, 22,982.91 and 8,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.12, 22,982.91 and 8,734.26 is: 13,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.12 : 22,982.91 = 8,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.12/22,982.91 = 8,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.12x = 22,982.91 × 8,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.12x = 200,738,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,738,711.50/15,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.24

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