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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.36, 23,624.46 and 8,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.36, 23,624.46 and 8,829 is: 13,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.36 : 23,624.46 = 8,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.36/23,624.46 = 8,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.36x = 23,624.46 × 8,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.36x = 208,580,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,580,357.34/15,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.33

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