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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.09, 23,194.96 and 8,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.09, 23,194.96 and 8,888.33 is: 13,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.09 : 23,194.96 = 8,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.09/23,194.96 = 8,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.09x = 23,194.96 × 8,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.09x = 206,164,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,164,494.58/15,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.55

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