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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.01, 22,997.39 and 8,751.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.01, 22,997.39 and 8,751.15 is: 13,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.01 : 22,997.39 = 8,751.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.01/22,997.39 = 8,751.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.01x = 22,997.39 × 8,751.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.01x = 201,253,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,253,565.74/15,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.22

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