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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.76, 23,027.44 and 8,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.76, 23,027.44 and 8,776.96 is: 13,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.76 : 23,027.44 = 8,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.76/23,027.44 = 8,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.76x = 23,027.44 × 8,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.76x = 202,110,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,110,856.73/15,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.05

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