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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367, 23,051.04 and 8,790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367, 23,051.04 and 8,790.16 is: 13,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367 : 23,051.04 = 8,790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367/23,051.04 = 8,790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367x = 23,051.04 × 8,790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367x = 202,622,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,622,329.77/15,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.55

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