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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.23, 22,963.23 and 8,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.23, 22,963.23 and 8,276.04 is: 12,417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.23 : 22,963.23 = 8,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.23/22,963.23 = 8,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.23x = 22,963.23 × 8,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.23x = 190,044,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,044,610.01/15,304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.78

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