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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.92, 23,246.86 and 8,946.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.92, 23,246.86 and 8,946.63 is: 13,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.92 : 23,246.86 = 8,946.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.92/23,246.86 = 8,946.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.92x = 23,246.86 × 8,946.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.92x = 207,981,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,981,055.08/15,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.23

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