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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.32, 21,105.78 and 8,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.32, 21,105.78 and 8,922.28 is: 12,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.32 : 21,105.78 = 8,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.32/21,105.78 = 8,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.32x = 21,105.78 × 8,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.32x = 188,311,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,311,678.78/15,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.33

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