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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.02, 23,709.02 and 8,782.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.02, 23,709.02 and 8,782.66 is: 13,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.02 : 23,709.02 = 8,782.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.02/23,709.02 = 8,782.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.02x = 23,709.02 × 8,782.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.02x = 208,228,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,228,261.59/15,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.98

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