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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.30, 22,950.03 and 8,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.30, 22,950.03 and 8,279.15 is: 12,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.30 : 22,950.03 = 8,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.30/22,950.03 = 8,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.30x = 22,950.03 × 8,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.30x = 190,006,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,006,626.12/15,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.14

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