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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.72, 22,993.98 and 8,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.72, 22,993.98 and 8,773 is: 13,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.72 : 22,993.98 = 8,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.72/22,993.98 = 8,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.72x = 22,993.98 × 8,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.72x = 201,726,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,726,186.54/15,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,147.15

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