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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.22, 23,290.32 and 8,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.22, 23,290.32 and 8,951.76 is: 13,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.22 : 23,290.32 = 8,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.22/23,290.32 = 8,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.22x = 23,290.32 × 8,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.22x = 208,489,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,489,354.96/15,539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.98

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