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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.91, 23,577.26 and 8,326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.91, 23,577.26 and 8,326.13 is: 12,481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.91 : 23,577.26 = 8,326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.91/23,577.26 = 8,326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.91x = 23,577.26 × 8,326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.91x = 196,307,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,307,172.29/15,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.46

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