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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.38, 23,238.59 and 8,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.38, 23,238.59 and 8,566.88 is: 12,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.38 : 23,238.59 = 8,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.38/23,238.59 = 8,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.38x = 23,238.59 × 8,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.38x = 199,082,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,082,052.87/15,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.32

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