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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.20, 23,355.60 and 8,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.20, 23,355.60 and 8,993.20 is: 13,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.20 : 23,355.60 = 8,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.20/23,355.60 = 8,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.20x = 23,355.60 × 8,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.20x = 210,041,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,041,581.92/15,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.85

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