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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.69, 22,762.08 and 8,292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.69, 22,762.08 and 8,292.93 is: 12,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.69 : 22,762.08 = 8,292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.69/22,762.08 = 8,292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.69x = 22,762.08 × 8,292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.69x = 188,764,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,764,336.09/15,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.42

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