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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.61, 23,213.37 and 8,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.61, 23,213.37 and 8,924.32 is: 13,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.61 : 23,213.37 = 8,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.61/23,213.37 = 8,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.61x = 23,213.37 × 8,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.61x = 207,163,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,163,426.09/15,492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.76

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