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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.05, 22,907.16 and 8,245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.05, 22,907.16 and 8,245.67 is: 12,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.05 : 22,907.16 = 8,245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.05/22,907.16 = 8,245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.05x = 22,907.16 × 8,245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.05x = 188,884,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,884,882.00/15,267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.06

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