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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.80, 23,326.28 and 8,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.80, 23,326.28 and 8,969.52 is: 13,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.80 : 23,326.28 = 8,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.80/23,326.28 = 8,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.80x = 23,326.28 × 8,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.80x = 209,225,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,225,534.99/15,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.79

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