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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.13, 22,968.35 and 8,735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.13, 22,968.35 and 8,735.13 is: 13,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.13 : 22,968.35 = 8,735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.13/22,968.35 = 8,735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.13x = 22,968.35 × 8,735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.13x = 200,631,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,631,479.46/15,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.37

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