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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.48, 23,014.27 and 8,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.48, 23,014.27 and 8,773.68 is: 13,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.48 : 23,014.27 = 8,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.48/23,014.27 = 8,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.48x = 23,014.27 × 8,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.48x = 201,919,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,919,840.41/15,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.42

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