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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.88, 23,235.32 and 8,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.88, 23,235.32 and 8,922.80 is: 13,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.88 : 23,235.32 = 8,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.88/23,235.32 = 8,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.88x = 23,235.32 × 8,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.88x = 207,324,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,324,113.30/15,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.72

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