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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.36, 22,951.02 and 8,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.36, 22,951.02 and 8,362.76 is: 12,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.36 : 22,951.02 = 8,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.36/22,951.02 = 8,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.36x = 22,951.02 × 8,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.36x = 191,933,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,933,872.02/15,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.68

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