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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.72, 23,022.10 and 8,778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.72, 23,022.10 and 8,778.92 is: 13,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.72 : 23,022.10 = 8,778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.72/23,022.10 = 8,778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.72x = 23,022.10 × 8,778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.72x = 202,109,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,109,174.13/15,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,147.26

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