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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.92, 23,266.36 and 8,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.92, 23,266.36 and 8,959.63 is: 13,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.92 : 23,266.36 = 8,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.92/23,266.36 = 8,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.92x = 23,266.36 × 8,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.92x = 208,457,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,457,896.48/15,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.72

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