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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.90, 23,326.20 and 8,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.90, 23,326.20 and 8,982.60 is: 13,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.90 : 23,326.20 = 8,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.90/23,326.20 = 8,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.90x = 23,326.20 × 8,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.90x = 209,529,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,529,924.12/15,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.10

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