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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.98, 23,013.52 and 8,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.98, 23,013.52 and 8,773.18 is: 13,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.98 : 23,013.52 = 8,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.98/23,013.52 = 8,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.98x = 23,013.52 × 8,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.98x = 201,901,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,901,753.39/15,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.67

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