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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.60, 23,324.28 and 8,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.60, 23,324.28 and 8,971.56 is: 13,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.60 : 23,324.28 = 8,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.60/23,324.28 = 8,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.60x = 23,324.28 × 8,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.60x = 209,255,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,255,177.48/15,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.27

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