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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.48, 22,941.33 and 8,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.48, 22,941.33 and 8,273.32 is: 12,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.48 : 22,941.33 = 8,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.48/22,941.33 = 8,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.48x = 22,941.33 × 8,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.48x = 189,800,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,800,906.96/15,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.42

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