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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.26, 22,971.54 and 8,737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.26, 22,971.54 and 8,737.26 is: 13,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.26 : 22,971.54 = 8,737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.26/22,971.54 = 8,737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.26x = 22,971.54 × 8,737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.26x = 200,708,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,708,317.58/15,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.57

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