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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.95, 23,670.96 and 8,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.95, 23,670.96 and 8,769.60 is: 13,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.95 : 23,670.96 = 8,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.95/23,670.96 = 8,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.95x = 23,670.96 × 8,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.95x = 207,584,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,584,850.82/15,792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.15

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