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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.67, 22,935.10 and 8,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.67, 22,935.10 and 8,270.63 is: 12,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.67 : 22,935.10 = 8,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.67/22,935.10 = 8,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.67x = 22,935.10 × 8,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.67x = 189,687,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,687,611.44/15,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.51

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