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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.56, 22,951.92 and 8,280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.56, 22,951.92 and 8,280.38 is: 12,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.56 : 22,951.92 = 8,280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.56/22,951.92 = 8,280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.56x = 22,951.92 × 8,280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.56x = 190,050,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,050,619.33/15,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.99

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