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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.52, 23,289.92 and 8,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.52, 23,289.92 and 8,954.56 is: 13,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.52 : 23,289.92 = 8,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.52/23,289.92 = 8,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.52x = 23,289.92 × 8,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.52x = 208,550,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,550,986.04/15,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.52

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