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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.20, 23,027.10 and 8,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.20, 23,027.10 and 8,794.26 is: 13,178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.20 : 23,027.10 = 8,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.20/23,027.10 = 8,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.20x = 23,027.10 × 8,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.20x = 202,506,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,506,304.45/15,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.69

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