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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.70, 23,009.40 and 8,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.70, 23,009.40 and 8,422.20 is: 12,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.70 : 23,009.40 = 8,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.70/23,009.40 = 8,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.70x = 23,009.40 × 8,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.70x = 193,789,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,789,768.68/15,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.63

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