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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.68, 22,993.62 and 8,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.68, 22,993.62 and 8,759.88 is: 13,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.68 : 22,993.62 = 8,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.68/22,993.62 = 8,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.68x = 22,993.62 × 8,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.68x = 201,421,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,421,277.54/15,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.76

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