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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.44, 23,069.16 and 8,800.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.44, 23,069.16 and 8,800.97 is: 13,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.44 : 23,069.16 = 8,800.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.44/23,069.16 = 8,800.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.44x = 23,069.16 × 8,800.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.44x = 203,031,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,031,042.76/15,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.46

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