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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.80, 23,177.34 and 8,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.80, 23,177.34 and 8,884.08 is: 13,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.80 : 23,177.34 = 8,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.80/23,177.34 = 8,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.80x = 23,177.34 × 8,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.80x = 205,909,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,909,342.75/15,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.33

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