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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.80, 22,998.60 and 8,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.80, 22,998.60 and 8,327.25 is: 12,464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.80 : 22,998.60 = 8,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.80/22,998.60 = 8,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.80x = 22,998.60 × 8,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.80x = 191,515,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,515,091.85/15,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.54

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