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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.16, 22,949.82 and 8,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.16, 22,949.82 and 8,372.52 is: 12,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.16 : 22,949.82 = 8,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.16/22,949.82 = 8,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.16x = 22,949.82 × 8,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.16x = 192,147,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,147,826.95/15,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.30

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