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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.84, 23,263.30 and 8,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.84, 23,263.30 and 8,492.24 is: 12,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.84 : 23,263.30 = 8,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.84/23,263.30 = 8,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.84x = 23,263.30 × 8,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.84x = 197,557,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,557,595.57/15,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.90

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