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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.08, 23,703.96 and 8,403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.08, 23,703.96 and 8,403.72 is: 12,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.08 : 23,703.96 = 8,403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.08/23,703.96 = 8,403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.08x = 23,703.96 × 8,403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.08x = 199,201,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,201,442.73/15,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.21

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