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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768, 23,652 and 8,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768, 23,652 and 8,843.04 is: 13,264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 23,652 = 8,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/23,652 = 8,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 23,652 × 8,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 209,155,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,155,582.08/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.56

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