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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.99, 22,973.91 and 8,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.99, 22,973.91 and 8,997.45 is: 13,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.99 : 22,973.91 = 8,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.99/22,973.91 = 8,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.99x = 22,973.91 × 8,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.99x = 206,706,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,706,606.53/15,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.73

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