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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.28, 23,169.42 and 8,874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.28, 23,169.42 and 8,874.35 is: 13,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.28 : 23,169.42 = 8,874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.28/23,169.42 = 8,874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.28x = 23,169.42 × 8,874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.28x = 205,613,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,613,542.38/15,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.53

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