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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.07, 23,895.68 and 8,907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.07, 23,895.68 and 8,907.75 is: 13,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.07 : 23,895.68 = 8,907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.07/23,895.68 = 8,907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.07x = 23,895.68 × 8,907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.07x = 212,856,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,856,698.98/15,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.27

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