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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.55, 22,973.96 and 8,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.55, 22,973.96 and 8,299.37 is: 12,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.55 : 22,973.96 = 8,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.55/22,973.96 = 8,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.55x = 22,973.96 × 8,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.55x = 190,669,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,669,472.59/15,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.88

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