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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.89, 23,904.02 and 8,923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.89, 23,904.02 and 8,923.86 is: 13,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.89 : 23,904.02 = 8,923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.89/23,904.02 = 8,923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.89x = 23,904.02 × 8,923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.89x = 213,316,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,316,150.23/15,933.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.57

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