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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.20, 22,904.16 and 8,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.20, 22,904.16 and 8,261.96 is: 12,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.20 : 22,904.16 = 8,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.20/22,904.16 = 8,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.20x = 22,904.16 × 8,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.20x = 189,233,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,233,253.75/15,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.59

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