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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.93, 22,978.90 and 8,202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.93, 22,978.90 and 8,202.54 is: 12,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.93 : 22,978.90 = 8,202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.93/22,978.90 = 8,202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.93x = 22,978.90 × 8,202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.93x = 188,485,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,485,346.41/15,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.85

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