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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.20, 23,268.42 and 8,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.20, 23,268.42 and 8,944.80 is: 13,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.20 : 23,268.42 = 8,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.20/23,268.42 = 8,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.20x = 23,268.42 × 8,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.20x = 208,131,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,131,363.22/15,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.13

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