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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.09, 23,209.95 and 8,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.09, 23,209.95 and 8,898.34 is: 13,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.09 : 23,209.95 = 8,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.09/23,209.95 = 8,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.09x = 23,209.95 × 8,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.09x = 206,530,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,530,026.48/15,472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.55

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