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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.62, 22,898.08 and 8,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.62, 22,898.08 and 8,239.54 is: 12,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.62 : 22,898.08 = 8,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.62/22,898.08 = 8,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.62x = 22,898.08 × 8,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.62x = 188,669,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,669,646.08/15,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.98

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