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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.12, 23,048.04 and 8,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.12, 23,048.04 and 8,792.22 is: 13,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.12 : 23,048.04 = 8,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.12/23,048.04 = 8,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.12x = 23,048.04 × 8,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.12x = 202,643,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,643,438.25/15,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.96

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