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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.35, 22,920.67 and 8,723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.35, 22,920.67 and 8,723.23 is: 13,073.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.35 : 22,920.67 = 8,723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.35/22,920.67 = 8,723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.35x = 22,920.67 × 8,723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.35x = 199,942,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,942,276.16/15,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.81

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