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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.70, 23,376.06 and 8,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.70, 23,376.06 and 8,948.82 is: 13,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.70 : 23,376.06 = 8,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.70/23,376.06 = 8,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.70x = 23,376.06 × 8,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.70x = 209,188,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,188,065.59/15,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.02

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