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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.10, 23,052.15 and 8,807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.10, 23,052.15 and 8,807.10 is: 13,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.10 : 23,052.15 = 8,807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.10/23,052.15 = 8,807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.10x = 23,052.15 × 8,807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.10x = 203,022,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,022,590.27/15,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.65

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