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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.36, 23,286.60 and 8,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.36, 23,286.60 and 8,952.26 is: 13,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.36 : 23,286.60 = 8,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.36/23,286.60 = 8,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.36x = 23,286.60 × 8,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.36x = 208,467,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,467,581.28/15,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.02

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