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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.62, 23,329.18 and 8,983.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.62, 23,329.18 and 8,983.81 is: 13,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.62 : 23,329.18 = 8,983.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.62/23,329.18 = 8,983.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.62x = 23,329.18 × 8,983.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.62x = 209,584,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,584,923.07/15,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.24

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