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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.59, 22,926.94 and 8,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.59, 22,926.94 and 8,363.99 is: 12,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.59 : 22,926.94 = 8,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.59/22,926.94 = 8,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.59x = 22,926.94 × 8,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.59x = 191,760,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,760,696.89/15,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.35

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