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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.93, 23,337.54 and 8,984.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.93, 23,337.54 and 8,984.00 is: 13,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.93 : 23,337.54 = 8,984.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.93/23,337.54 = 8,984.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.93x = 23,337.54 × 8,984.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.93x = 209,664,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,664,342.67/15,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.10

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