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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.55, 22,979.96 and 8,303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.55, 22,979.96 and 8,303.37 is: 12,431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.55 : 22,979.96 = 8,303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.55/22,979.96 = 8,303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.55x = 22,979.96 × 8,303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.55x = 190,811,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,811,110.47/15,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.87

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