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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.22, 23,005.62 and 8,760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.22, 23,005.62 and 8,760.29 is: 13,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.22 : 23,005.62 = 8,760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.22/23,005.62 = 8,760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.22x = 23,005.62 × 8,760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.22x = 201,535,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,535,787.80/15,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.59

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