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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.36, 23,781.54 and 8,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.36, 23,781.54 and 8,925.08 is: 13,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.36 : 23,781.54 = 8,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.36/23,781.54 = 8,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.36x = 23,781.54 × 8,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.36x = 212,252,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,252,147.02/15,854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.62

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