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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.19, 23,006.36 and 8,768.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.19, 23,006.36 and 8,768.39 is: 13,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.19 : 23,006.36 = 8,768.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.19/23,006.36 = 8,768.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.19x = 23,006.36 × 8,768.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.19x = 201,728,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728,578.09/15,362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.50

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