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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.70, 23,717.40 and 8,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.70, 23,717.40 and 8,894.20 is: 13,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.70 : 23,717.40 = 8,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.70/23,717.40 = 8,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.70x = 23,717.40 × 8,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.70x = 210,947,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,947,299.08/15,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.47

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