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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.30, 23,194.29 and 8,888.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.30, 23,194.29 and 8,888.10 is: 13,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.30 : 23,194.29 = 8,888.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.30/23,194.29 = 8,888.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.30x = 23,194.29 × 8,888.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.30x = 206,153,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,153,168.95/15,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.05

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