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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.50, 23,654.25 and 8,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.50, 23,654.25 and 8,844.54 is: 13,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.50 : 23,654.25 = 8,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.50/23,654.25 = 8,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.50x = 23,654.25 × 8,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.50x = 209,210,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,210,960.30/15,769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.81

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