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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.55, 22,901.91 and 8,242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.55, 22,901.91 and 8,242.17 is: 12,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.55 : 22,901.91 = 8,242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.55/22,901.91 = 8,242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.55x = 22,901.91 × 8,242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.55x = 188,761,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,761,321.04/15,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.80

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