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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.80, 23,125.20 and 8,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.80, 23,125.20 and 8,855.80 is: 13,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.80 : 23,125.20 = 8,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.80/23,125.20 = 8,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.80x = 23,125.20 × 8,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.80x = 204,792,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,792,146.16/15,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.70

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