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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.72, 23,701.59 and 8,795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.72, 23,701.59 and 8,795.43 is: 13,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.72 : 23,701.59 = 8,795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.72/23,701.59 = 8,795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.72x = 23,701.59 × 8,795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.72x = 208,465,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,465,675.73/15,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.09

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