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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.40, 23,310.52 and 8,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.40, 23,310.52 and 8,893.58 is: 13,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.40 : 23,310.52 = 8,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.40/23,310.52 = 8,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.40x = 23,310.52 × 8,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.40x = 207,313,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,313,974.46/15,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.03

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