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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.82, 23,247.16 and 8,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.82, 23,247.16 and 8,935.16 is: 13,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.82 : 23,247.16 = 8,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.82/23,247.16 = 8,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.82x = 23,247.16 × 8,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.82x = 207,717,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,717,094.15/15,522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.40

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