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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.11, 22,973.63 and 8,760.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.11, 22,973.63 and 8,760.24 is: 13,116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.11 : 22,973.63 = 8,760.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.11/22,973.63 = 8,760.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.11x = 22,973.63 × 8,760.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.11x = 201,254,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,254,468.67/15,343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.93

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