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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.72, 23,694.11 and 8,790.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.72, 23,694.11 and 8,790.39 is: 13,182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.72 : 23,694.11 = 8,790.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.72/23,694.11 = 8,790.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.72x = 23,694.11 × 8,790.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.72x = 208,280,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,280,467.60/15,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.54

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