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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.85, 23,696.19 and 8,784.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.85, 23,696.19 and 8,784.21 is: 13,173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.85 : 23,696.19 = 8,784.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.85/23,696.19 = 8,784.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.85x = 23,696.19 × 8,784.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.85x = 208,152,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,152,309.16/15,800.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.49

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