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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.16, 23,884.40 and 8,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.16, 23,884.40 and 8,913.76 is: 13,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.16 : 23,884.40 = 8,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.16/23,884.40 = 8,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.16x = 23,884.40 × 8,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.16x = 212,899,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,899,809.34/15,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.51

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