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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.52, 23,063.70 and 8,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.52, 23,063.70 and 8,782.04 is: 13,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.52 : 23,063.70 = 8,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.52/23,063.70 = 8,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.52x = 23,063.70 × 8,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.52x = 202,546,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,546,335.95/15,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.44

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