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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.04, 23,127.26 and 8,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.04, 23,127.26 and 8,849.88 is: 13,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.04 : 23,127.26 = 8,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.04/23,127.26 = 8,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.04x = 23,127.26 × 8,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.04x = 204,673,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,673,431.48/15,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.02

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