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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.29, 22,925.53 and 8,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.29, 22,925.53 and 8,264.25 is: 12,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.29 : 22,925.53 = 8,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.29/22,925.53 = 8,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.29x = 22,925.53 × 8,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.29x = 189,462,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,462,321.63/15,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.94

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