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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.31, 22,968.63 and 8,735.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.31, 22,968.63 and 8,735.31 is: 13,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.31 : 22,968.63 = 8,735.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.31/22,968.63 = 8,735.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.31x = 22,968.63 × 8,735.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.31x = 200,638,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,638,103.33/15,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.65

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