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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.25, 23,196.78 and 8,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.25, 23,196.78 and 8,887.32 is: 13,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.25 : 23,196.78 = 8,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.25/23,196.78 = 8,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.25x = 23,196.78 × 8,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.25x = 206,157,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,157,086.51/15,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.21

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