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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.36, 22,904.06 and 8,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.36, 22,904.06 and 8,340.08 is: 12,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.36 : 22,904.06 = 8,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.36/22,904.06 = 8,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.36x = 22,904.06 × 8,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.36x = 191,021,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021,692.72/15,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.13

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