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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.36, 23,615.45 and 8,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.36, 23,615.45 and 8,823 is: 13,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.36 : 23,615.45 = 8,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.36/23,615.45 = 8,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.36x = 23,615.45 × 8,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.36x = 208,359,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359,115.35/15,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.33

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