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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.14, 23,907.40 and 8,926.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.14, 23,907.40 and 8,926.11 is: 13,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.14 : 23,907.40 = 8,926.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.14/23,907.40 = 8,926.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.14x = 23,907.40 × 8,926.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.14x = 213,400,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,400,059.90/15,936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.95

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