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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.29, 23,124.07 and 8,837.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.29, 23,124.07 and 8,837.65 is: 13,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.29 : 23,124.07 = 8,837.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.29/23,124.07 = 8,837.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.29x = 23,124.07 × 8,837.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.29x = 204,362,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,362,437.24/15,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.27

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