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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.60, 23,063.60 and 8,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.60, 23,063.60 and 8,794.40 is: 13,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.60 : 23,063.60 = 8,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.60/23,063.60 = 8,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.60x = 23,063.60 × 8,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.60x = 202,830,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,830,523.84/15,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.43

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