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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.38, 22,971.71 and 8,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.38, 22,971.71 and 8,737.38 is: 13,096.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.38 : 22,971.71 = 8,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.38/22,971.71 = 8,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.38x = 22,971.71 × 8,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.38x = 200,712,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,712,515.83/15,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.74

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