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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.55, 22,944.42 and 8,275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.55, 22,944.42 and 8,275.39 is: 12,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.55 : 22,944.42 = 8,275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.55/22,944.42 = 8,275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.55x = 22,944.42 × 8,275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.55x = 189,873,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,873,966.46/15,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.51

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