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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.31, 23,327.55 and 8,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.31, 23,327.55 and 8,897.24 is: 13,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.31 : 23,327.55 = 8,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.31/23,327.55 = 8,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.31x = 23,327.55 × 8,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.31x = 207,550,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,550,810.96/15,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.92

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