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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.06, 22,870.23 and 8,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.06, 22,870.23 and 8,330.50 is: 12,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.06 : 22,870.23 = 8,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.06/22,870.23 = 8,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.06x = 22,870.23 × 8,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.06x = 190,520,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,520,451.02/15,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.02

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