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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.52, 23,639.76 and 8,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.52, 23,639.76 and 8,829.84 is: 13,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.52 : 23,639.76 = 8,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.52/23,639.76 = 8,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.52x = 23,639.76 × 8,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.52x = 208,735,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,735,298.44/15,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.39

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