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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.32, 23,244.92 and 8,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.32, 23,244.92 and 8,933.66 is: 13,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.32 : 23,244.92 = 8,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.32/23,244.92 = 8,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.32x = 23,244.92 × 8,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.32x = 207,662,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,662,051.11/15,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.15

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