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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.24, 23,914.04 and 8,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.24, 23,914.04 and 8,545.12 is: 12,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.24 : 23,914.04 = 8,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.24/23,914.04 = 8,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.24x = 23,914.04 × 8,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.24x = 204,348,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,348,238.97/15,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.91

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