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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.24, 22,880.20 and 8,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.24, 22,880.20 and 8,245.96 is: 12,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.24 : 22,880.20 = 8,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.24/22,880.20 = 8,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.24x = 22,880.20 × 8,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.24x = 188,669,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,669,213.99/15,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.59

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