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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.47, 22,905.21 and 8,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.47, 22,905.21 and 8,244.33 is: 12,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.47 : 22,905.21 = 8,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.47/22,905.21 = 8,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.47x = 22,905.21 × 8,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.47x = 188,838,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,838,068.74/15,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.09

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