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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.70, 22,985.40 and 8,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.70, 22,985.40 and 8,406.20 is: 12,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.70 : 22,985.40 = 8,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.70/22,985.40 = 8,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.70x = 22,985.40 × 8,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.70x = 193,219,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219,869.48/15,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.64

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