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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.03, 22,956.63 and 8,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.03, 22,956.63 and 8,285.06 is: 12,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.03 : 22,956.63 = 8,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.03/22,956.63 = 8,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.03x = 22,956.63 × 8,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.03x = 190,196,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,196,942.16/15,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.15

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