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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.85, 23,909.22 and 8,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.85, 23,909.22 and 8,933.22 is: 13,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.85 : 23,909.22 = 8,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.85/23,909.22 = 8,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.85x = 23,909.22 × 8,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.85x = 213,586,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,586,322.29/15,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.12

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