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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.46, 22,999.80 and 8,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.46, 22,999.80 and 8,327 is: 12,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.46 : 22,999.80 = 8,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.46/22,999.80 = 8,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.46x = 22,999.80 × 8,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.46x = 191,519,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,519,334.60/15,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.64

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