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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.16, 22,939.36 and 8,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.16, 22,939.36 and 8,272.01 is: 12,396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.16 : 22,939.36 = 8,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.16/22,939.36 = 8,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.16x = 22,939.36 × 8,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.16x = 189,754,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,754,522.95/15,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.45

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