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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.25, 22,974.53 and 8,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.25, 22,974.53 and 8,739.25 is: 13,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.25 : 22,974.53 = 8,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.25/22,974.53 = 8,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.25x = 22,974.53 × 8,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.25x = 200,780,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,780,060.17/15,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.55

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