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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.60, 23,009.70 and 8,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.60, 23,009.70 and 8,762.60 is: 13,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.60 : 23,009.70 = 8,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.60/23,009.70 = 8,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.60x = 23,009.70 × 8,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.60x = 201,624,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,624,797.22/15,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134.65

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