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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.35, 22,874.00 and 8,707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.35, 22,874.00 and 8,707.77 is: 13,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.35 : 22,874.00 = 8,707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.35/22,874.00 = 8,707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.35x = 22,874.00 × 8,707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.35x = 199,181,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,181,487.44/15,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.58

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