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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.38, 23,283.65 and 8,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.38, 23,283.65 and 8,950.28 is: 13,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.38 : 23,283.65 = 8,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.38/23,283.65 = 8,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.38x = 23,283.65 × 8,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.38x = 208,395,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,395,092.88/15,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.06

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