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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.48, 22,933.31 and 8,269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.48, 22,933.31 and 8,269.43 is: 12,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.48 : 22,933.31 = 8,269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.48/22,933.31 = 8,269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.48x = 22,933.31 × 8,269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.48x = 189,645,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,645,292.22/15,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.70

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