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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.04, 23,201.70 and 8,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.04, 23,201.70 and 8,889.40 is: 13,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.04 : 23,201.70 = 8,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.04/23,201.70 = 8,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.04x = 23,201.70 × 8,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.04x = 206,249,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,249,191.98/15,468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.89

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