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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.09, 23,199.45 and 8,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.09, 23,199.45 and 8,891.34 is: 13,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.09 : 23,199.45 = 8,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.09/23,199.45 = 8,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.09x = 23,199.45 × 8,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.09x = 206,274,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,274,197.76/15,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.05

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