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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.30, 23,296.92 and 8,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.30, 23,296.92 and 8,131.92 is: 12,204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.30 : 23,296.92 = 8,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.30/23,296.92 = 8,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.30x = 23,296.92 × 8,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.30x = 189,448,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,448,689.69/15,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.94

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