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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.98, 23,308.56 and 8,961.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.98, 23,308.56 and 8,961.64 is: 13,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.98 : 23,308.56 = 8,961.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.98/23,308.56 = 8,961.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.98x = 23,308.56 × 8,961.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.98x = 208,882,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,882,923.64/15,536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.24

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