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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.47, 22,909.71 and 8,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.47, 22,909.71 and 8,247.33 is: 12,375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.47 : 22,909.71 = 8,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.47/22,909.71 = 8,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.47x = 22,909.71 × 8,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.47x = 188,943,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,943,938.57/15,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.59

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