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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.15, 22,996.19 and 8,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.15, 22,996.19 and 8,758.86 is: 13,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.15 : 22,996.19 = 8,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.15/22,996.19 = 8,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.15x = 22,996.19 × 8,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.15x = 201,420,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,420,408.74/15,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.41

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