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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.70, 22,977.72 and 8,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.70, 22,977.72 and 8,741.34 is: 13,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.70 : 22,977.72 = 8,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.70/22,977.72 = 8,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.70x = 22,977.72 × 8,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.70x = 200,856,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,856,062.94/15,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.41

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