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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.28, 23,101.92 and 8,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.28, 23,101.92 and 8,822.94 is: 13,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.28 : 23,101.92 = 8,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.28/23,101.92 = 8,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.28x = 23,101.92 × 8,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.28x = 203,826,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,826,854.04/15,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.41

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