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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.15, 22,977.18 and 8,760.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.15, 22,977.18 and 8,760.87 is: 13,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.15 : 22,977.18 = 8,760.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.15/22,977.18 = 8,760.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.15x = 22,977.18 × 8,760.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.15x = 201,300,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,300,086.95/15,330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.99

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