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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.40, 23,891.40 and 8,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.40, 23,891.40 and 8,532.40 is: 12,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.40 : 23,891.40 = 8,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.40/23,891.40 = 8,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.40x = 23,891.40 × 8,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.40x = 203,850,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,850,981.36/15,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.17

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