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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,478.20, 23,241.60 and 8,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,478.20, 23,241.60 and 8,917.20 is: 13,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,478.20 : 23,241.60 = 8,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,478.20/23,241.60 = 8,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,478.20x = 23,241.60 × 8,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,478.20x = 207,249,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,249,995.52/15,478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.80

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