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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.67, 22,872.78 and 8,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.67, 22,872.78 and 8,677.80 is: 13,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.67 : 22,872.78 = 8,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.67/22,872.78 = 8,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.67x = 22,872.78 × 8,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.67x = 198,485,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,485,410.28/15,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.34

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