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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.23, 22,958.73 and 8,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.23, 22,958.73 and 8,273.04 is: 12,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.23 : 22,958.73 = 8,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.23/22,958.73 = 8,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.23x = 22,958.73 × 8,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.23x = 189,938,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,938,491.64/15,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.28

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