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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.52, 23,267.70 and 8,918.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.52, 23,267.70 and 8,918.04 is: 13,376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.52 : 23,267.70 = 8,918.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.52/23,267.70 = 8,918.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.52x = 23,267.70 × 8,918.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.52x = 207,502,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,502,279.31/15,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.44

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