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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.71, 23,286.57 and 8,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.71, 23,286.57 and 8,949.25 is: 13,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.71 : 23,286.57 = 8,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.71/23,286.57 = 8,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.71x = 23,286.57 × 8,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.71x = 208,397,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,397,336.57/15,536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.22

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