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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.56, 22,982.60 and 8,744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.56, 22,982.60 and 8,744.63 is: 13,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.56 : 22,982.60 = 8,744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.56/22,982.60 = 8,744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.56x = 22,982.60 × 8,744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.56x = 200,974,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,974,240.39/15,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.68

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