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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.60, 22,910.22 and 8,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.60, 22,910.22 and 8,247.74 is: 12,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.60 : 22,910.22 = 8,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.60/22,910.22 = 8,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.60x = 22,910.22 × 8,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.60x = 188,957,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,957,537.90/15,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.37

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