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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.32, 22,971.62 and 8,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.32, 22,971.62 and 8,737.32 is: 13,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.32 : 22,971.62 = 8,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.32/22,971.62 = 8,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.32x = 22,971.62 × 8,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.32x = 200,710,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,710,394.86/15,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.65

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