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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.87, 22,970.96 and 8,736.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.87, 22,970.96 and 8,736.87 is: 13,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.87 : 22,970.96 = 8,736.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.87/22,970.96 = 8,736.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.87x = 22,970.96 × 8,736.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.87x = 200,694,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,694,291.30/15,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.99

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