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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.80, 23,095.20 and 8,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.80, 23,095.20 and 8,841.20 is: 13,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.80 : 23,095.20 = 8,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.80/23,095.20 = 8,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.80x = 23,095.20 × 8,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.80x = 204,189,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,189,282.24/15,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.47

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