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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.96, 23,087.16 and 8,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.96, 23,087.16 and 8,823.96 is: 13,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.96 : 23,087.16 = 8,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.96/23,087.16 = 8,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.96x = 23,087.16 × 8,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.96x = 203,720,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,720,176.35/15,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.51

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