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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.72, 23,704.58 and 8,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.72, 23,704.58 and 8,797.44 is: 13,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.72 : 23,704.58 = 8,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.72/23,704.58 = 8,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.72x = 23,704.58 × 8,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.72x = 208,539,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,539,620.28/15,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.10

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