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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.58, 22,908.72 and 8,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.58, 22,908.72 and 8,246.76 is: 12,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.58 : 22,908.72 = 8,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.58/22,908.72 = 8,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.58x = 22,908.72 × 8,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.58x = 188,922,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,922,715.75/15,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.92

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