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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.93, 22,906.40 and 8,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.93, 22,906.40 and 8,693.73 is: 13,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.93 : 22,906.40 = 8,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.93/22,906.40 = 8,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.93x = 22,906.40 × 8,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.93x = 199,142,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,142,013.40/15,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.60

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