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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.62, 23,919.10 and 8,548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.62, 23,919.10 and 8,548.49 is: 12,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.62 : 23,919.10 = 8,548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.62/23,919.10 = 8,548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.62x = 23,919.10 × 8,548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.62x = 204,472,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,472,225.59/15,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.98

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