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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.26, 21,162.46 and 8,622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.26, 21,162.46 and 8,622.02 is: 11,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.26 : 21,162.46 = 8,622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.26/21,162.46 = 8,622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.26x = 21,162.46 × 8,622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.26x = 182,463,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,463,153.37/15,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.28

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