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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.49, 23,196.74 and 8,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.49, 23,196.74 and 8,886.48 is: 13,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.49 : 23,196.74 = 8,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.49/23,196.74 = 8,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.49x = 23,196.74 × 8,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.49x = 206,137,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,137,234.66/15,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.72

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