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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.14, 23,018.68 and 8,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.14, 23,018.68 and 8,773.86 is: 13,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.14 : 23,018.68 = 8,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.14/23,018.68 = 8,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.14x = 23,018.68 × 8,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.14x = 201,962,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,962,675.70/15,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.92

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