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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.09, 22,876.38 and 8,225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.09, 22,876.38 and 8,225.09 is: 12,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.09 : 22,876.38 = 8,225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.09/22,876.38 = 8,225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.09x = 22,876.38 × 8,225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.09x = 188,160,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,160,284.37/15,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.35

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