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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.70, 23,719.05 and 8,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.70, 23,719.05 and 8,814.30 is: 13,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.70 : 23,719.05 = 8,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.70/23,719.05 = 8,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.70x = 23,719.05 × 8,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.70x = 209,066,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,066,822.42/15,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.45

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