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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.46, 22,998.40 and 8,356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.46, 22,998.40 and 8,356.87 is: 12,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.46 : 22,998.40 = 8,356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.46/22,998.40 = 8,356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.46x = 22,998.40 × 8,356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.46x = 192,194,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,194,560.62/15,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.14

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