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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.72, 23,049.48 and 8,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.72, 23,049.48 and 8,794.40 is: 13,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.72 : 23,049.48 = 8,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.72/23,049.48 = 8,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.72x = 23,049.48 × 8,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.72x = 202,706,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,706,346.91/15,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.69

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