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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.57, 23,669.98 and 8,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.57, 23,669.98 and 8,775.52 is: 13,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.57 : 23,669.98 = 8,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.57/23,669.98 = 8,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.57x = 23,669.98 × 8,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.57x = 207,716,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,716,382.89/15,794.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.13

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