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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.30, 23,653.42 and 8,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.30, 23,653.42 and 8,266.07 is: 12,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.30 : 23,653.42 = 8,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.30/23,653.42 = 8,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.30x = 23,653.42 × 8,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.30x = 195,520,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520,825.46/15,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.76

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