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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.00, 22,759.50 and 8,973.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.00, 22,759.50 and 8,973.00 is: 13,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.00 : 22,759.50 = 8,973.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.00/22,759.50 = 8,973.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.00x = 22,759.50 × 8,973.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.00x = 204,221,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,221,005.53/15,210.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.76

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