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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.92, 23,249.82 and 8,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.92, 23,249.82 and 8,912.36 is: 13,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.92 : 23,249.82 = 8,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.92/23,249.82 = 8,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.92x = 23,249.82 × 8,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.92x = 207,210,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,210,765.78/15,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.37

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