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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.66, 22,946.10 and 8,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.66, 22,946.10 and 8,276.51 is: 12,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.66 : 22,946.10 = 8,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.66/22,946.10 = 8,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.66x = 22,946.10 × 8,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.66x = 189,913,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,913,626.11/15,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.20

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