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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.16, 22,940.86 and 8,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.16, 22,940.86 and 8,273.01 is: 12,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.16 : 22,940.86 = 8,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.16/22,940.86 = 8,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.16x = 22,940.86 × 8,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.16x = 189,789,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,789,964.19/15,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.96

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