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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.02, 23,707.52 and 8,781.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.02, 23,707.52 and 8,781.66 is: 13,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.02 : 23,707.52 = 8,781.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.02/23,707.52 = 8,781.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.02x = 23,707.52 × 8,781.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.02x = 208,191,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,191,417.40/15,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.49

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