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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.37, 22,660.77 and 8,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.37, 22,660.77 and 8,441.90 is: 12,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.37 : 22,660.77 = 8,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.37/22,660.77 = 8,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.37x = 22,660.77 × 8,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.37x = 191,299,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,299,954.26/15,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.28

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