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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.10, 23,959.85 and 8,952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.10, 23,959.85 and 8,952.02 is: 13,428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.10 : 23,959.85 = 8,952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.10/23,959.85 = 8,952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.10x = 23,959.85 × 8,952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.10x = 214,488,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,488,891.84/15,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.14

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