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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.88, 23,031.54 and 8,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.88, 23,031.54 and 8,786.88 is: 13,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.88 : 23,031.54 = 8,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.88/23,031.54 = 8,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.88x = 23,031.54 × 8,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.88x = 202,375,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,375,378.20/15,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.88

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