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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.33, 23,375.50 and 8,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.33, 23,375.50 and 8,948.44 is: 13,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.33 : 23,375.50 = 8,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.33/23,375.50 = 8,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.33x = 23,375.50 × 8,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.33x = 209,174,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,174,266.07/15,608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.46

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