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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.30, 23,859.45 and 8,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.30, 23,859.45 and 8,907.90 is: 13,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.30 : 23,859.45 = 8,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.30/23,859.45 = 8,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.30x = 23,859.45 × 8,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.30x = 212,537,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,537,594.66/15,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.85

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