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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.34, 23,655.51 and 8,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.34, 23,655.51 and 8,849.70 is: 13,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.34 : 23,655.51 = 8,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.34/23,655.51 = 8,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.34x = 23,655.51 × 8,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.34x = 209,344,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,344,166.85/15,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.55

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