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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.61, 23,214.87 and 8,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.61, 23,214.87 and 8,925.32 is: 13,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.61 : 23,214.87 = 8,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.61/23,214.87 = 8,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.61x = 23,214.87 × 8,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.61x = 207,200,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,200,143.51/15,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.26

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