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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.07, 23,247.54 and 8,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.07, 23,247.54 and 8,935.41 is: 13,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.07 : 23,247.54 = 8,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.07/23,247.54 = 8,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.07x = 23,247.54 × 8,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.07x = 207,726,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,726,301.39/15,523.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.78

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