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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.54, 23,923.04 and 8,936.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.54, 23,923.04 and 8,936.55 is: 13,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.54 : 23,923.04 = 8,936.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.54/23,923.04 = 8,936.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.54x = 23,923.04 × 8,936.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.54x = 213,789,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,789,398.43/15,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.63

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