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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.49, 22,897.37 and 8,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.49, 22,897.37 and 8,243.97 is: 12,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.49 : 22,897.37 = 8,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.49/22,897.37 = 8,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.49x = 22,897.37 × 8,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.49x = 188,765,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,075.65/15,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.19

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