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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.71, 23,285.07 and 8,948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.71, 23,285.07 and 8,948.25 is: 13,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.71 : 23,285.07 = 8,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.71/23,285.07 = 8,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.71x = 23,285.07 × 8,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.71x = 208,360,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,360,627.63/15,535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.72

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