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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.59, 22,900.89 and 8,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.59, 22,900.89 and 8,241.46 is: 12,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.59 : 22,900.89 = 8,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.59/22,900.89 = 8,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.59x = 22,900.89 × 8,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.59x = 188,736,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,736,654.39/15,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.78

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