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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.08, 22,895.52 and 8,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.08, 22,895.52 and 8,266.09 is: 12,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.08 : 22,895.52 = 8,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.08/22,895.52 = 8,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.08x = 22,895.52 × 8,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.08x = 189,256,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,256,428.92/15,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.87

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