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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.80, 23,668.20 and 8,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.80, 23,668.20 and 8,852.40 is: 13,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.80 : 23,668.20 = 8,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.80/23,668.20 = 8,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.80x = 23,668.20 × 8,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.80x = 209,520,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,520,373.68/15,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.60

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