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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.08, 23,706.96 and 8,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.08, 23,706.96 and 8,405.72 is: 12,616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.08 : 23,706.96 = 8,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.08/23,706.96 = 8,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.08x = 23,706.96 × 8,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.08x = 199,274,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,274,067.81/15,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.21

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