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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.04, 22,997.72 and 8,672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.04, 22,997.72 and 8,672.42 is: 13,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.04 : 22,997.72 = 8,672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.04/22,997.72 = 8,672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.04x = 22,997.72 × 8,672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.04x = 199,445,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,445,728.53/15,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.65

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