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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.64, 23,028.36 and 8,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.64, 23,028.36 and 8,782.96 is: 13,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.64 : 23,028.36 = 8,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.64/23,028.36 = 8,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.64x = 23,028.36 × 8,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.64x = 202,257,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,257,164.75/15,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.09

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