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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.97, 22,971.93 and 8,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.97, 22,971.93 and 8,759.10 is: 13,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.97 : 22,971.93 = 8,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.97/22,971.93 = 8,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.97x = 22,971.93 × 8,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.97x = 201,213,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,213,432.06/15,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.23

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