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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.22, 22,906.33 and 8,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.22, 22,906.33 and 8,245.08 is: 12,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.22 : 22,906.33 = 8,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.22/22,906.33 = 8,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.22x = 22,906.33 × 8,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.22x = 188,864,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,864,502.74/15,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.21

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