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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.32, 23,731.80 and 8,896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.32, 23,731.80 and 8,896.24 is: 13,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.32 : 23,731.80 = 8,896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.32/23,731.80 = 8,896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.32x = 23,731.80 × 8,896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.32x = 211,123,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,123,788.43/15,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.62

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