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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.41, 23,903.52 and 8,911.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.41, 23,903.52 and 8,911.50 is: 13,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.41 : 23,903.52 = 8,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.41/23,903.52 = 8,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.41x = 23,903.52 × 8,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.41x = 213,016,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,016,218.48/15,935.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.48

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