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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.28, 23,103.42 and 8,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.28, 23,103.42 and 8,823.94 is: 13,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.28 : 23,103.42 = 8,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.28/23,103.42 = 8,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.28x = 23,103.42 × 8,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.28x = 203,863,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,863,191.87/15,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.91

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