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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.96, 23,106.89 and 8,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.96, 23,106.89 and 8,826.15 is: 13,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.96 : 23,106.89 = 8,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.96/23,106.89 = 8,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.96x = 23,106.89 × 8,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.96x = 203,944,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,944,833.04/15,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.21

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