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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.54, 23,261.45 and 8,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.54, 23,261.45 and 8,485.02 is: 12,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.54 : 23,261.45 = 8,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.54/23,261.45 = 8,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.54x = 23,261.45 × 8,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.54x = 197,373,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373,826.05/15,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.99

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