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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.03, 22,913.17 and 8,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.03, 22,913.17 and 8,252.67 is: 12,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.03 : 22,913.17 = 8,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.03/22,913.17 = 8,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.03x = 22,913.17 × 8,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.03x = 189,094,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094,830.66/15,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.77

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