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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.62, 23,388.88 and 8,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.62, 23,388.88 and 8,933.86 is: 13,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.62 : 23,388.88 = 8,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.62/23,388.88 = 8,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.62x = 23,388.88 × 8,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.62x = 208,952,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,952,862.53/15,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.31

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