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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.52, 23,901 and 8,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.52, 23,901 and 8,532 is: 12,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.52 : 23,901 = 8,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.52/23,901 = 8,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.52x = 23,901 × 8,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.52x = 203,923,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,923,332/15,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.60

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