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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.36, 22,902.56 and 8,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.36, 22,902.56 and 8,339.08 is: 12,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.36 : 22,902.56 = 8,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.36/22,902.56 = 8,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.36x = 22,902.56 × 8,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.36x = 190,986,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,986,280.04/15,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.63

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