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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.60, 22,911.72 and 8,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.60, 22,911.72 and 8,248.74 is: 12,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.60 : 22,911.72 = 8,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.60/22,911.72 = 8,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.60x = 22,911.72 × 8,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.60x = 188,992,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,992,821.23/15,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.87

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