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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.85, 22,975.87 and 8,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.85, 22,975.87 and 8,748.05 is: 13,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.85 : 22,975.87 = 8,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.85/22,975.87 = 8,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.85x = 22,975.87 × 8,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.85x = 200,993,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,993,944.67/15,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.02

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