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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.84, 23,689.26 and 8,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.84, 23,689.26 and 8,872.20 is: 13,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.84 : 23,689.26 = 8,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.84/23,689.26 = 8,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.84x = 23,689.26 × 8,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.84x = 210,175,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,175,852.57/15,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.30

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