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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.80, 23,740.20 and 8,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.80, 23,740.20 and 8,900.40 is: 13,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.80 : 23,740.20 = 8,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.80/23,740.20 = 8,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.80x = 23,740.20 × 8,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.80x = 211,297,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,297,276.08/15,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.60

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