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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.38, 23,285.15 and 8,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.38, 23,285.15 and 8,951.28 is: 13,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.38 : 23,285.15 = 8,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.38/23,285.15 = 8,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.38x = 23,285.15 × 8,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.38x = 208,431,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,431,897.49/15,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.56

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