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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.92, 23,273.84 and 8,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.92, 23,273.84 and 8,964.62 is: 13,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.92 : 23,273.84 = 8,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.92/23,273.84 = 8,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.92x = 23,273.84 × 8,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.92x = 208,641,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,641,131.54/15,532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.19

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