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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.80, 23,192.70 and 8,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.80, 23,192.70 and 8,884.60 is: 13,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.80 : 23,192.70 = 8,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.80/23,192.70 = 8,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.80x = 23,192.70 × 8,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.80x = 206,057,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,057,862.42/15,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.90

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