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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.20, 23,099.02 and 8,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.20, 23,099.02 and 8,830.40 is: 13,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.20 : 23,099.02 = 8,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.20/23,099.02 = 8,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.20x = 23,099.02 × 8,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.20x = 203,973,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,973,586.21/15,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.26

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