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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.94, 22,908.45 and 8,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.94, 22,908.45 and 8,703.15 is: 13,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.94 : 22,908.45 = 8,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.94/22,908.45 = 8,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.94x = 22,908.45 × 8,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.94x = 199,375,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,375,676.62/15,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.70

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