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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.34, 22,912.53 and 8,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.34, 22,912.53 and 8,249.22 is: 12,378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.34 : 22,912.53 = 8,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.34/22,912.53 = 8,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.34x = 22,912.53 × 8,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.34x = 189,010,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,010,500.73/15,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.43

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