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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.60, 23,101.20 and 8,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.60, 23,101.20 and 8,823.60 is: 13,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.60 : 23,101.20 = 8,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.60/23,101.20 = 8,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.60x = 23,101.20 × 8,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.60x = 203,835,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,835,748.32/15,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.13

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