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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.70, 23,315.85 and 8,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.70, 23,315.85 and 8,966.70 is: 13,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.70 : 23,315.85 = 8,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.70/23,315.85 = 8,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.70x = 23,315.85 × 8,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.70x = 209,066,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,066,232.20/15,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.08

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