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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.26, 21,103.36 and 8,923.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.26, 21,103.36 and 8,923.22 is: 12,314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.26 : 21,103.36 = 8,923.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.26/21,103.36 = 8,923.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.26x = 21,103.36 × 8,923.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.26x = 188,309,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,309,924.02/15,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.07

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