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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.71, 23,014.61 and 8,773.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.71, 23,014.61 and 8,773.91 is: 13,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.71 : 23,014.61 = 8,773.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.71/23,014.61 = 8,773.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.71x = 23,014.61 × 8,773.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.71x = 201,928,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,928,116.83/15,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.77

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