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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.87, 22,955.54 and 8,716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.87, 22,955.54 and 8,716.01 is: 13,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.87 : 22,955.54 = 8,716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.87/22,955.54 = 8,716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.87x = 22,955.54 × 8,716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.87x = 200,080,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,080,557.84/15,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.85

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