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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.78, 23,055.57 and 8,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.78, 23,055.57 and 8,798.49 is: 13,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.78 : 23,055.57 = 8,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.78/23,055.57 = 8,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.78x = 23,055.57 × 8,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.78x = 202,854,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,854,202.09/15,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.83

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