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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.86, 23,044.29 and 8,784.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.86, 23,044.29 and 8,784.43 is: 13,176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.86 : 23,044.29 = 8,784.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.86/23,044.29 = 8,784.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.86x = 23,044.29 × 8,784.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.86x = 202,430,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,430,981.21/15,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.65

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