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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.48, 22,898.81 and 8,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.48, 22,898.81 and 8,240.10 is: 12,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.48 : 22,898.81 = 8,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.48/22,898.81 = 8,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.48x = 22,898.81 × 8,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.48x = 188,688,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,688,443.08/15,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.71

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