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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.40, 23,712.90 and 8,781.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.40, 23,712.90 and 8,781.40 is: 13,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.40 : 23,712.90 = 8,781.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.40/23,712.90 = 8,781.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.40x = 23,712.90 × 8,781.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.40x = 208,232,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,232,460.06/15,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.10

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