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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.30, 23,196.45 and 8,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.30, 23,196.45 and 8,886.29 is: 13,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.30 : 23,196.45 = 8,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.30/23,196.45 = 8,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.30x = 23,196.45 × 8,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.30x = 206,130,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,130,265.69/15,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.43

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