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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.15, 23,467.54 and 8,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.15, 23,467.54 and 8,269.14 is: 12,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.15 : 23,467.54 = 8,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.15/23,467.54 = 8,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.15x = 23,467.54 × 8,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.15x = 194,056,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,056,273.70/15,659.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.52

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