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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.70, 23,857.05 and 8,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.70, 23,857.05 and 8,906.30 is: 13,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.70 : 23,857.05 = 8,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.70/23,857.05 = 8,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.70x = 23,857.05 × 8,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.70x = 212,478,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,478,044.42/15,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.45

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