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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.83, 23,133.60 and 8,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.83, 23,133.60 and 8,847.63 is: 13,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.83 : 23,133.60 = 8,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.83/23,133.60 = 8,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.83x = 23,133.60 × 8,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.83x = 204,677,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,677,533.37/15,424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.35

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