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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.60, 23,962.10 and 8,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.60, 23,962.10 and 8,953.52 is: 13,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.60 : 23,962.10 = 8,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.60/23,962.10 = 8,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.60x = 23,962.10 × 8,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.60x = 214,544,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,544,977.01/15,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.39

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