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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.02, 23,071.95 and 8,787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.02, 23,071.95 and 8,787.54 is: 13,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.02 : 23,071.95 = 8,787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.02/23,071.95 = 8,787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.02x = 23,071.95 × 8,787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.02x = 202,745,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,745,683.50/15,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.69

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