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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.80, 23,204.70 and 8,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.80, 23,204.70 and 8,892.60 is: 13,338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.80 : 23,204.70 = 8,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.80/23,204.70 = 8,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.80x = 23,204.70 × 8,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.80x = 206,350,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,350,115.22/15,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.90

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