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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.59, 23,729.52 and 8,797.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.59, 23,729.52 and 8,797.61 is: 13,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.59 : 23,729.52 = 8,797.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.59/23,729.52 = 8,797.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.59x = 23,729.52 × 8,797.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.59x = 208,763,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,763,062.45/15,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.00

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