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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.36, 22,930.02 and 8,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.36, 22,930.02 and 8,348.76 is: 12,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.36 : 22,930.02 = 8,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.36/22,930.02 = 8,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.36x = 22,930.02 × 8,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.36x = 191,437,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,437,233.78/15,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.68

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