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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.42, 22,912.06 and 8,277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.42, 22,912.06 and 8,277.27 is: 12,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.42 : 22,912.06 = 8,277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.42/22,912.06 = 8,277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.42x = 22,912.06 × 8,277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.42x = 189,649,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,649,306.88/15,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.52

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