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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.59, 22,918.41 and 8,267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.59, 22,918.41 and 8,267.79 is: 12,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.59 : 22,918.41 = 8,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.59/22,918.41 = 8,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.59x = 22,918.41 × 8,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.59x = 189,484,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,484,601.01/15,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.72

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