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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.43, 23,344.29 and 8,988.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.43, 23,344.29 and 8,988.51 is: 13,484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.43 : 23,344.29 = 8,988.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.43/23,344.29 = 8,988.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.43x = 23,344.29 × 8,988.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.43x = 209,830,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,830,384.11/15,560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.87

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