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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.76, 22,978.27 and 8,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.76, 22,978.27 and 8,741.76 is: 13,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.76 : 22,978.27 = 8,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.76/22,978.27 = 8,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.76x = 22,978.27 × 8,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.76x = 200,870,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,870,521.56/15,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.31

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