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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.20, 23,138.10 and 8,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.20, 23,138.10 and 8,848.20 is: 13,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.20 : 23,138.10 = 8,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.20/23,138.10 = 8,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.20x = 23,138.10 × 8,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.20x = 204,730,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,730,536.42/15,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.25

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