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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.70, 23,272.20 and 8,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.70, 23,272.20 and 8,940.30 is: 13,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.70 : 23,272.20 = 8,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.70/23,272.20 = 8,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.70x = 23,272.20 × 8,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.70x = 208,060,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,060,449.66/15,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.13

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