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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.08, 22,919.97 and 8,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.08, 22,919.97 and 8,254.26 is: 12,386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.08 : 22,919.97 = 8,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.08/22,919.97 = 8,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.08x = 22,919.97 × 8,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.08x = 189,187,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,187,391.57/15,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.17

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