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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.25, 23,115.38 and 8,831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.25, 23,115.38 and 8,831.97 is: 13,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.25 : 23,115.38 = 8,831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.25/23,115.38 = 8,831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.25x = 23,115.38 × 8,831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.25x = 204,154,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,154,298.54/15,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.96

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