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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.98, 23,010.53 and 8,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.98, 23,010.53 and 8,771.18 is: 13,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.98 : 23,010.53 = 8,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.98/23,010.53 = 8,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.98x = 23,010.53 × 8,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.98x = 201,829,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,829,341.62/15,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.67

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