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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.61, 23,219.37 and 8,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.61, 23,219.37 and 8,928.32 is: 13,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.61 : 23,219.37 = 8,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.61/23,219.37 = 8,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.61x = 23,219.37 × 8,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.61x = 207,309,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,309,849.46/15,496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.76

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