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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.49, 22,974.19 and 8,760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.49, 22,974.19 and 8,760.62 is: 13,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.49 : 22,974.19 = 8,760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.49/22,974.19 = 8,760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.49x = 22,974.19 × 8,760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.49x = 201,268,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,268,011.63/15,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.49

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