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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.19, 23,030.73 and 8,781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.19, 23,030.73 and 8,781.90 is: 13,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.19 : 23,030.73 = 8,781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.19/23,030.73 = 8,781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.19x = 23,030.73 × 8,781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.19x = 202,253,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,253,567.79/15,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.97

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