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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.36, 22,949.52 and 8,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.36, 22,949.52 and 8,361.76 is: 12,546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.36 : 22,949.52 = 8,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.36/22,949.52 = 8,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.36x = 22,949.52 × 8,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.36x = 191,898,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,898,378.36/15,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.18

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