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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.97, 23,947.45 and 8,941.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.97, 23,947.45 and 8,941.66 is: 13,412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.97 : 23,947.45 = 8,941.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.97/23,947.45 = 8,941.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.97x = 23,947.45 × 8,941.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.97x = 214,129,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,129,873.54/15,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.49

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