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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.65, 23,014.94 and 8,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.65, 23,014.94 and 8,771.36 is: 13,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.65 : 23,014.94 = 8,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.65/23,014.94 = 8,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.65x = 23,014.94 × 8,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.65x = 201,872,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,872,165.19/15,339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.16

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