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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.48, 23,958.63 and 8,952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.48, 23,958.63 and 8,952.53 is: 13,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.48 : 23,958.63 = 8,952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.48/23,958.63 = 8,952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.48x = 23,958.63 × 8,952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.48x = 214,490,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,490,234.04/15,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.74

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