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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.09, 22,906.14 and 8,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.09, 22,906.14 and 8,244.96 is: 12,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.09 : 22,906.14 = 8,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.09/22,906.14 = 8,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.09x = 22,906.14 × 8,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.09x = 188,860,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,860,208.05/15,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.03

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