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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.30, 22,672.95 and 8,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.30, 22,672.95 and 8,203.30 is: 12,304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.30 : 22,672.95 = 8,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.30/22,672.95 = 8,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.30x = 22,672.95 × 8,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.30x = 185,993,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,993,010.74/15,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.95

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