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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.80, 23,711.70 and 8,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.80, 23,711.70 and 8,881.40 is: 13,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.80 : 23,711.70 = 8,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.80/23,711.70 = 8,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.80x = 23,711.70 × 8,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.80x = 210,593,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,593,092.38/15,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.10

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