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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.28, 23,166.80 and 8,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.28, 23,166.80 and 8,875.52 is: 13,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.28 : 23,166.80 = 8,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.28/23,166.80 = 8,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.28x = 23,166.80 × 8,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.28x = 205,617,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,617,396.74/15,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.98

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