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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.39, 23,158.29 and 8,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.39, 23,158.29 and 8,791.94 is: 13,176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.39 : 23,158.29 = 8,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.39/23,158.29 = 8,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.39x = 23,158.29 × 8,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.39x = 203,606,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,606,180.39/15,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.36

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