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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.37, 22,975.74 and 8,729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.37, 22,975.74 and 8,729.55 is: 13,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.37 : 22,975.74 = 8,729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.37/22,975.74 = 8,729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.37x = 22,975.74 × 8,729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.37x = 200,567,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,567,871.12/15,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.15

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