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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.20, 23,826.90 and 8,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.20, 23,826.90 and 8,878.20 is: 13,305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.20 : 23,826.90 = 8,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.20/23,826.90 = 8,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.20x = 23,826.90 × 8,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.20x = 211,539,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,539,983.58/15,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.91

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