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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.46, 23,875.44 and 8,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.46, 23,875.44 and 8,515 is: 12,776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.46 : 23,875.44 = 8,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.46/23,875.44 = 8,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.46x = 23,875.44 × 8,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.46x = 203,299,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,299,371.60/15,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.11

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