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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.65, 23,248.55 and 8,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.65, 23,248.55 and 8,466.46 is: 12,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.65 : 23,248.55 = 8,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.65/23,248.55 = 8,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.65x = 23,248.55 × 8,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.65x = 196,832,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,832,841.57/15,494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,703.28

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