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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.42, 22,913.56 and 8,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.42, 22,913.56 and 8,278.27 is: 12,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.42 : 22,913.56 = 8,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.42/22,913.56 = 8,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.42x = 22,913.56 × 8,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.42x = 189,684,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,684,636.34/15,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.02

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