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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.68, 22,902.10 and 8,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.68, 22,902.10 and 8,242.29 is: 12,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.68 : 22,902.10 = 8,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.68/22,902.10 = 8,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.68x = 22,902.10 × 8,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.68x = 188,765,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,729.20/15,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.99

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