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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.80, 23,203.20 and 8,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.80, 23,203.20 and 8,891.60 is: 13,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.80 : 23,203.20 = 8,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.80/23,203.20 = 8,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.80x = 23,203.20 × 8,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.80x = 206,313,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313,573.12/15,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.40

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