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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.23, 23,955.26 and 8,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.23, 23,955.26 and 8,950.26 is: 13,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.23 : 23,955.26 = 8,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.23/23,955.26 = 8,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.23x = 23,955.26 × 8,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.23x = 214,405,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,405,900.79/15,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.35

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