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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.70, 23,835.15 and 8,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.70, 23,835.15 and 8,883.70 is: 13,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.70 : 23,835.15 = 8,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.70/23,835.15 = 8,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.70x = 23,835.15 × 8,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.70x = 211,744,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,744,322.06/15,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.15

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