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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.48, 22,958.35 and 8,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.48, 22,958.35 and 8,279.37 is: 12,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.48 : 22,958.35 = 8,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.48/22,958.35 = 8,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.48x = 22,958.35 × 8,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.48x = 190,080,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,080,653.54/15,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.99

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