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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.09, 22,901.64 and 8,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.09, 22,901.64 and 8,241.96 is: 12,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.09 : 22,901.64 = 8,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.09/22,901.64 = 8,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.09x = 22,901.64 × 8,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.09x = 188,754,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,754,400.81/15,262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.53

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