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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.52, 23,047.20 and 8,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.52, 23,047.20 and 8,771.04 is: 13,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.52 : 23,047.20 = 8,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.52/23,047.20 = 8,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.52x = 23,047.20 × 8,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.52x = 202,147,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,147,913.09/15,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.94

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