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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.80, 23,639.70 and 8,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.80, 23,639.70 and 8,833.40 is: 13,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.80 : 23,639.70 = 8,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.80/23,639.70 = 8,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.80x = 23,639.70 × 8,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.80x = 208,818,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,818,925.98/15,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.10

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