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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.80, 23,098.20 and 8,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.80, 23,098.20 and 8,843.20 is: 13,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.80 : 23,098.20 = 8,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.80/23,098.20 = 8,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.80x = 23,098.20 × 8,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.80x = 204,262,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,262,002.24/15,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.47

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