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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.92, 22,941.47 and 8,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.92, 22,941.47 and 8,721.49 is: 13,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.92 : 22,941.47 = 8,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.92/22,941.47 = 8,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.92x = 22,941.47 × 8,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.92x = 200,083,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,083,801.19/15,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.75

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