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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.40, 23,306.03 and 8,890.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.40, 23,306.03 and 8,890.57 is: 13,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.40 : 23,306.03 = 8,890.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.40/23,306.03 = 8,890.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.40x = 23,306.03 × 8,890.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.40x = 207,203,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,203,891.14/15,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.52

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