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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.44, 23,002.26 and 8,765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.44, 23,002.26 and 8,765.64 is: 13,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.44 : 23,002.26 = 8,765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.44/23,002.26 = 8,765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.44x = 23,002.26 × 8,765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.44x = 201,629,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,629,530.35/15,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.40

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