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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.58, 23,902.06 and 8,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.58, 23,902.06 and 8,922.56 is: 13,385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.58 : 23,902.06 = 8,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.58/23,902.06 = 8,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.58x = 23,902.06 × 8,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.58x = 213,267,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,267,519.86/15,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.63

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