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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.32, 23,623.74 and 8,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.32, 23,623.74 and 8,848.68 is: 13,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.32 : 23,623.74 = 8,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.32/23,623.74 = 8,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.32x = 23,623.74 × 8,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.32x = 209,038,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,038,915.66/15,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.05

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