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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.94, 23,901.70 and 8,904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.94, 23,901.70 and 8,904.62 is: 13,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.94 : 23,901.70 = 8,904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.94/23,901.70 = 8,904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.94x = 23,901.70 × 8,904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.94x = 212,835,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,835,555.85/15,928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.56

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