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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.28, 23,036.16 and 8,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.28, 23,036.16 and 8,792.32 is: 13,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.28 : 23,036.16 = 8,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.28/23,036.16 = 8,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.28x = 23,036.16 × 8,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.28x = 202,541,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,541,290.29/15,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.18

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