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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.62, 22,910.76 and 8,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.62, 22,910.76 and 8,266.36 is: 12,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.62 : 22,910.76 = 8,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.62/22,910.76 = 8,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.62x = 22,910.76 × 8,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.62x = 189,388,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,388,590.03/15,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.17

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