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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.94, 23,906.61 and 8,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.94, 23,906.61 and 8,929.80 is: 13,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.94 : 23,906.61 = 8,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.94/23,906.61 = 8,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.94x = 23,906.61 × 8,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.94x = 213,481,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,481,245.98/15,944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.65

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