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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.84, 22,915.79 and 8,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.84, 22,915.79 and 8,266.04 is: 12,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.84 : 22,915.79 = 8,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.84/22,915.79 = 8,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.84x = 22,915.79 × 8,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.84x = 189,422,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,422,836.77/15,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.10

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