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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.60, 23,128.20 and 8,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.60, 23,128.20 and 8,841.60 is: 13,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.60 : 23,128.20 = 8,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.60/23,128.20 = 8,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.60x = 23,128.20 × 8,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.60x = 204,490,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,490,293.12/15,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.12

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