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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.16, 23,177.25 and 8,858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.16, 23,177.25 and 8,858.19 is: 13,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.16 : 23,177.25 = 8,858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.16/23,177.25 = 8,858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.16x = 23,177.25 × 8,858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.16x = 205,308,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,308,484.18/15,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.41

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