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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.80, 23,149.68 and 8,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.80, 23,149.68 and 8,765.52 is: 13,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.80 : 23,149.68 = 8,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.80/23,149.68 = 8,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.80x = 23,149.68 × 8,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.80x = 202,918,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,918,983.03/15,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.37

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