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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.80, 23,170.20 and 8,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.80, 23,170.20 and 8,885.80 is: 13,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.80 : 23,170.20 = 8,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.80/23,170.20 = 8,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.80x = 23,170.20 × 8,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.80x = 205,885,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,885,763.16/15,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.70

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