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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.46, 23,040.48 and 8,956.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.46, 23,040.48 and 8,956.11 is: 13,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.46 : 23,040.48 = 8,956.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.46/23,040.48 = 8,956.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.46x = 23,040.48 × 8,956.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.46x = 206,353,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,353,073.33/15,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.67

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