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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.50, 23,276.97 and 8,940.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.50, 23,276.97 and 8,940.78 is: 13,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.50 : 23,276.97 = 8,940.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.50/23,276.97 = 8,940.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.50x = 23,276.97 × 8,940.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.50x = 208,114,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,114,267.84/15,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.77

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