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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.24, 22,926.98 and 8,711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.24, 22,926.98 and 8,711.83 is: 13,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.24 : 22,926.98 = 8,711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.24/22,926.98 = 8,711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.24x = 22,926.98 × 8,711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.24x = 199,735,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,735,916.64/15,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.28

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