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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.48, 22,900.31 and 8,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.48, 22,900.31 and 8,241.10 is: 12,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.48 : 22,900.31 = 8,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.48/22,900.31 = 8,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.48x = 22,900.31 × 8,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.48x = 188,723,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,723,744.74/15,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.21

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