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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.70, 22,962.90 and 8,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.70, 22,962.90 and 8,391.20 is: 12,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.70 : 22,962.90 = 8,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.70/22,962.90 = 8,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.70x = 22,962.90 × 8,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.70x = 192,686,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,686,286.48/15,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.14

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