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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.93, 22,909.40 and 8,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.93, 22,909.40 and 8,695.73 is: 13,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.93 : 22,909.40 = 8,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.93/22,909.40 = 8,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.93x = 22,909.40 × 8,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.93x = 199,213,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,213,956.86/15,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.60

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