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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.30, 23,006.54 and 8,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.30, 23,006.54 and 8,768.50 is: 13,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.30 : 23,006.54 = 8,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.30/23,006.54 = 8,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.30x = 23,006.54 × 8,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.30x = 201,732,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,732,845.99/15,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.68

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