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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.31, 22,935.76 and 8,713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.31, 22,935.76 and 8,713.37 is: 13,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.31 : 22,935.76 = 8,713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.31/22,935.76 = 8,713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.31x = 22,935.76 × 8,713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.31x = 199,847,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,847,798.67/15,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.83

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