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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.10, 23,326.53 and 8,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.10, 23,326.53 and 8,973.06 is: 13,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.10 : 23,326.53 = 8,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.10/23,326.53 = 8,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.10x = 23,326.53 × 8,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.10x = 209,310,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,310,353.28/15,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.52

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