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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.38, 22,955.41 and 8,715.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.38, 22,955.41 and 8,715.73 is: 13,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.38 : 22,955.41 = 8,715.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.38/22,955.41 = 8,715.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.38x = 22,955.41 × 8,715.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.38x = 200,073,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,073,099.84/15,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.78

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