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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.83, 23,904.74 and 8,930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.83, 23,904.74 and 8,930.21 is: 13,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.83 : 23,904.74 = 8,930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.83/23,904.74 = 8,930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.83x = 23,904.74 × 8,930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.83x = 213,474,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,474,184.02/15,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.62

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