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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422, 21,282.36 and 8,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422, 21,282.36 and 8,798 is: 12,141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422 : 21,282.36 = 8,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422/21,282.36 = 8,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422x = 21,282.36 × 8,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422x = 187,242,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,242,203.28/15,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.24

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