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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.34, 23,910.66 and 8,932.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.34, 23,910.66 and 8,932.83 is: 13,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.34 : 23,910.66 = 8,932.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.34/23,910.66 = 8,932.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.34x = 23,910.66 × 8,932.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.34x = 213,589,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,589,860.97/15,974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.81

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