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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.43, 22,790.50 and 8,967.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.43, 22,790.50 and 8,967.38 is: 13,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.43 : 22,790.50 = 8,967.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.43/22,790.50 = 8,967.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.43x = 22,790.50 × 8,967.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.43x = 204,371,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,371,196.02/15,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.55

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