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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.80, 23,038.89 and 8,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.80, 23,038.89 and 8,791.80 is: 13,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.80 : 23,038.89 = 8,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.80/23,038.89 = 8,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.80x = 23,038.89 × 8,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.80x = 202,553,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,553,313.10/15,352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.25

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