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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.69, 23,032.98 and 8,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.69, 23,032.98 and 8,783.40 is: 13,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.69 : 23,032.98 = 8,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.69/23,032.98 = 8,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.69x = 23,032.98 × 8,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.69x = 202,307,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307,876.53/15,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.22

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