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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.20, 23,008.98 and 8,768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.20, 23,008.98 and 8,768.62 is: 13,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.20 : 23,008.98 = 8,768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.20/23,008.98 = 8,768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.20x = 23,008.98 × 8,768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.20x = 201,757,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,757,002.21/15,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.75

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