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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.09, 22,903.14 and 8,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.09, 22,903.14 and 8,242.96 is: 12,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.09 : 22,903.14 = 8,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.09/22,903.14 = 8,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.09x = 22,903.14 × 8,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.09x = 188,789,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,789,666.89/15,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.03

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