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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.44, 23,085.90 and 8,821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.44, 23,085.90 and 8,821.64 is: 13,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.44 : 23,085.90 = 8,821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.44/23,085.90 = 8,821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.44x = 23,085.90 × 8,821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.44x = 203,655,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,655,498.88/15,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.14

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