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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.04, 22,885.02 and 8,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.04, 22,885.02 and 8,680.20 is: 13,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.04 : 22,885.02 = 8,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.04/22,885.02 = 8,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.04x = 22,885.02 × 8,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.04x = 198,646,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,646,550.60/15,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.87

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