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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.37, 23,877.59 and 8,906.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.37, 23,877.59 and 8,906.11 is: 13,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.37 : 23,877.59 = 8,906.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.37/23,877.59 = 8,906.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.37x = 23,877.59 × 8,906.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.37x = 212,656,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,656,443.07/15,925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.31

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