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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.52, 23,741.10 and 8,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.52, 23,741.10 and 8,906.88 is: 13,360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.52 : 23,741.10 = 8,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.52/23,741.10 = 8,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.52x = 23,741.10 × 8,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.52x = 211,459,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,459,128.77/15,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.22

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