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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.63, 22,970.60 and 8,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.63, 22,970.60 and 8,736.63 is: 13,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.63 : 22,970.60 = 8,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.63/22,970.60 = 8,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.63x = 22,970.60 × 8,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.63x = 200,685,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,685,589.39/15,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.62

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