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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.90, 23,303.70 and 8,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.90, 23,303.70 and 8,967.60 is: 13,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.90 : 23,303.70 = 8,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.90/23,303.70 = 8,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.90x = 23,303.70 × 8,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.90x = 208,978,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,978,260.12/15,552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.61

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