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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.73, 22,941.70 and 8,273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.73, 22,941.70 and 8,273.57 is: 12,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.73 : 22,941.70 = 8,273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.73/22,941.70 = 8,273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.73x = 22,941.70 × 8,273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.73x = 189,809,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,809,760.87/15,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.79

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