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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.46, 23,043.48 and 8,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.46, 23,043.48 and 8,958.11 is: 13,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.46 : 23,043.48 = 8,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.46/23,043.48 = 8,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.46x = 23,043.48 × 8,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.46x = 206,426,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,426,028.62/15,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.67

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