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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.42, 22,910.57 and 8,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.42, 22,910.57 and 8,276.27 is: 12,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.42 : 22,910.57 = 8,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.42/22,910.57 = 8,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.42x = 22,910.57 × 8,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.42x = 189,613,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,613,907.24/15,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.02

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