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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.11, 22,941.75 and 8,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.11, 22,941.75 and 8,721.68 is: 13,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.11 : 22,941.75 = 8,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.11/22,941.75 = 8,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.11x = 22,941.75 × 8,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.11x = 200,090,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,090,659.49/15,309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.04

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