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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.30, 23,169.45 and 8,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.30, 23,169.45 and 8,885.30 is: 13,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.30 : 23,169.45 = 8,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.30/23,169.45 = 8,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.30x = 23,169.45 × 8,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.30x = 205,867,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,867,514.09/15,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.95

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