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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.73, 23,076.80 and 8,823.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.73, 23,076.80 and 8,823.53 is: 13,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.73 : 23,076.80 = 8,823.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.73/23,076.80 = 8,823.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.73x = 23,076.80 × 8,823.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.73x = 203,618,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,618,883.77/15,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.25

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