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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.68, 22,905.50 and 8,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.68, 22,905.50 and 8,244.54 is: 12,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.68 : 22,905.50 = 8,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.68/22,905.50 = 8,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.68x = 22,905.50 × 8,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.68x = 188,845,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,845,269.75/15,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.39

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