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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.83, 23,707.80 and 8,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.83, 23,707.80 and 8,414.37 is: 12,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.83 : 23,707.80 = 8,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.83/23,707.80 = 8,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.83x = 23,707.80 × 8,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.83x = 199,486,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,486,201.09/15,802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.45

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