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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.33, 22,997.57 and 8,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.33, 22,997.57 and 8,762.52 is: 13,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.33 : 22,997.57 = 8,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.33/22,997.57 = 8,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.33x = 22,997.57 × 8,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.33x = 201,516,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,516,623.26/15,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.71

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