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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.06, 22,868.73 and 8,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.06, 22,868.73 and 8,329.50 is: 12,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.06 : 22,868.73 = 8,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.06/22,868.73 = 8,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.06x = 22,868.73 × 8,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.06x = 190,485,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,485,086.54/15,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.52

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