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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.70, 23,679.90 and 8,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.70, 23,679.90 and 8,869.20 is: 13,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.70 : 23,679.90 = 8,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.70/23,679.90 = 8,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.70x = 23,679.90 × 8,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.70x = 210,021,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,021,769.08/15,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.98

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