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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.24, 23,296.32 and 8,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.24, 23,296.32 and 8,955.76 is: 13,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.24 : 23,296.32 = 8,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.24/23,296.32 = 8,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.24x = 23,296.32 × 8,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.24x = 208,636,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,636,250.80/15,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.96

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