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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.36, 22,975.50 and 8,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.36, 22,975.50 and 8,761.49 is: 13,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.36 : 22,975.50 = 8,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.36/22,975.50 = 8,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.36x = 22,975.50 × 8,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.36x = 201,299,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,299,613.50/15,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.80

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