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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.47, 23,057.10 and 8,792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.47, 23,057.10 and 8,792.99 is: 13,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.47 : 23,057.10 = 8,792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.47/23,057.10 = 8,792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.47x = 23,057.10 × 8,792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.47x = 202,740,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,740,734.44/15,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.42

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