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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.70, 22,999.05 and 8,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.70, 22,999.05 and 8,334.30 is: 12,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.70 : 22,999.05 = 8,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.70/22,999.05 = 8,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.70x = 22,999.05 × 8,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.70x = 191,680,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,680,982.42/15,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.45

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