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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.04, 23,742.24 and 8,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.04, 23,742.24 and 8,907.54 is: 13,357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.04 : 23,742.24 = 8,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.04/23,742.24 = 8,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.04x = 23,742.24 × 8,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.04x = 211,484,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,484,952.49/15,833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.19

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