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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.04, 22,876.53 and 8,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.04, 22,876.53 and 8,709.46 is: 13,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.04 : 22,876.53 = 8,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.04/22,876.53 = 8,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.04x = 22,876.53 × 8,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.04x = 199,242,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,242,133.12/15,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.11

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