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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.97, 22,970.43 and 8,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.97, 22,970.43 and 8,758.10 is: 13,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.97 : 22,970.43 = 8,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.97/22,970.43 = 8,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.97x = 22,970.43 × 8,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.97x = 201,177,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,177,322.98/15,340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.73

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