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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.20, 23,834.40 and 8,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.20, 23,834.40 and 8,883.20 is: 13,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.20 : 23,834.40 = 8,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.20/23,834.40 = 8,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.20x = 23,834.40 × 8,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.20x = 211,725,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,725,742.08/15,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.40

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