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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.80, 22,935.29 and 8,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.80, 22,935.29 and 8,270.75 is: 12,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.80 : 22,935.29 = 8,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.80/22,935.29 = 8,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.80x = 22,935.29 × 8,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.80x = 189,692,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,692,049.77/15,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.69

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