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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.15, 22,994.69 and 8,757.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.15, 22,994.69 and 8,757.86 is: 13,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.15 : 22,994.69 = 8,757.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.15/22,994.69 = 8,757.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.15x = 22,994.69 × 8,757.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.15x = 201,384,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,384,117.00/15,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.91

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