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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.62, 22,899.59 and 8,240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.62, 22,899.59 and 8,240.55 is: 12,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.62 : 22,899.59 = 8,240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.62/22,899.59 = 8,240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.62x = 22,899.59 × 8,240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.62x = 188,705,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,705,216.37/15,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.50

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