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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.23, 23,353.94 and 8,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.23, 23,353.94 and 8,948.92 is: 13,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.23 : 23,353.94 = 8,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.23/23,353.94 = 8,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.23x = 23,353.94 × 8,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.23x = 208,992,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,992,496.00/15,609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.04

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