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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.08, 23,926.14 and 8,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.08, 23,926.14 and 8,944.50 is: 13,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.08 : 23,926.14 = 8,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.08/23,926.14 = 8,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.08x = 23,926.14 × 8,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.08x = 214,007,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,007,359.23/15,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.08

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