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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.68, 23,089.68 and 8,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.68, 23,089.68 and 8,844 is: 13,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.68 : 23,089.68 = 8,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.68/23,089.68 = 8,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.68x = 23,089.68 × 8,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.68x = 204,205,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,205,129.92/15,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.28

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