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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.32, 23,730.30 and 8,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.32, 23,730.30 and 8,895.24 is: 13,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.32 : 23,730.30 = 8,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.32/23,730.30 = 8,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.32x = 23,730.30 × 8,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.32x = 211,086,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,086,713.77/15,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.12

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