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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.12, 22,944.74 and 8,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.12, 22,944.74 and 8,723.68 is: 13,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.12 : 22,944.74 = 8,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.12/22,944.74 = 8,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.12x = 22,944.74 × 8,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.12x = 200,162,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,162,569.44/15,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.02

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