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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.50, 22,931.85 and 8,715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.50, 22,931.85 and 8,715.07 is: 13,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.50 : 22,931.85 = 8,715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.50/22,931.85 = 8,715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.50x = 22,931.85 × 8,715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.50x = 199,852,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,852,677.98/15,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.13

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