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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.22, 23,655.32 and 8,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.22, 23,655.32 and 8,849.58 is: 13,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.22 : 23,655.32 = 8,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.22/23,655.32 = 8,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.22x = 23,655.32 × 8,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.22x = 209,339,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,339,646.77/15,770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.36

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