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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.32, 23,617.74 and 8,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.32, 23,617.74 and 8,844.68 is: 13,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.32 : 23,617.74 = 8,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.32/23,617.74 = 8,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.32x = 23,617.74 × 8,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.32x = 208,891,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,891,352.62/15,765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.05

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