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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.22, 22,962.98 and 8,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.22, 22,962.98 and 8,293.24 is: 12,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.22 : 22,962.98 = 8,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.22/22,962.98 = 8,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.22x = 22,962.98 × 8,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.22x = 190,437,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437,504.26/15,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.84

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