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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.64, 23,920.80 and 8,941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.64, 23,920.80 and 8,941.02 is: 13,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.64 : 23,920.80 = 8,941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.64/23,920.80 = 8,941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.64x = 23,920.80 × 8,941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.64x = 213,876,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,876,351.22/15,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.76

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