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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921, 23,881.50 and 8,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921, 23,881.50 and 8,996.04 is: 13,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921 : 23,881.50 = 8,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921/23,881.50 = 8,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921x = 23,881.50 × 8,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921x = 214,838,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,838,929.26/15,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.06

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