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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.47, 22,996.81 and 8,325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.47, 22,996.81 and 8,325.00 is: 12,472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.47 : 22,996.81 = 8,325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.47/22,996.81 = 8,325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.47x = 22,996.81 × 8,325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.47x = 191,448,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,448,567.89/15,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.65

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