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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.52, 23,183.68 and 8,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.52, 23,183.68 and 8,862.04 is: 13,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.52 : 23,183.68 = 8,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.52/23,183.68 = 8,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.52x = 23,183.68 × 8,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.52x = 205,454,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,454,699.51/15,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.43

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