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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.20, 23,091.52 and 8,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.20, 23,091.52 and 8,825.40 is: 13,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.20 : 23,091.52 = 8,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.20/23,091.52 = 8,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.20x = 23,091.52 × 8,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.20x = 203,791,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,791,900.61/15,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.76

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