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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.02, 23,017.94 and 8,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.02, 23,017.94 and 8,751.54 is: 13,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.02 : 23,017.94 = 8,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.02/23,017.94 = 8,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.02x = 23,017.94 × 8,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.02x = 201,442,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,442,422.63/15,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.69

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