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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.92, 22,952.27 and 8,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.92, 22,952.27 and 8,268.71 is: 12,406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.92 : 22,952.27 = 8,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.92/22,952.27 = 8,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.92x = 22,952.27 × 8,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.92x = 189,785,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,785,508.37/15,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.78

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