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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.40, 23,694.90 and 8,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.40, 23,694.90 and 8,769.40 is: 13,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.40 : 23,694.90 = 8,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.40/23,694.90 = 8,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.40x = 23,694.90 × 8,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.40x = 207,790,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,790,056.06/15,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.10

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