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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.38, 23,289.66 and 8,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.38, 23,289.66 and 8,954.28 is: 13,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.38 : 23,289.66 = 8,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.38/23,289.66 = 8,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.38x = 23,289.66 × 8,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.38x = 208,542,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,542,136.74/15,523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.07

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