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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.12, 22,901.01 and 8,259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.12, 22,901.01 and 8,259.85 is: 12,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.12 : 22,901.01 = 8,259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.12/22,901.01 = 8,259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.12x = 22,901.01 × 8,259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.12x = 189,158,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,158,907.45/15,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.41

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