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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.45, 23,312.04 and 8,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.45, 23,312.04 and 8,874.56 is: 13,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.45 : 23,312.04 = 8,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.45/23,312.04 = 8,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.45x = 23,312.04 × 8,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.45x = 206,883,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,883,981.14/15,552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.34

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