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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.86, 22,963.77 and 8,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.86, 22,963.77 and 8,371.26 is: 12,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.86 : 22,963.77 = 8,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.86/22,963.77 = 8,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.86x = 22,963.77 × 8,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.86x = 192,235,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,235,689.25/15,304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.43

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