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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.99, 23,714.47 and 8,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.99, 23,714.47 and 8,803.36 is: 13,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.99 : 23,714.47 = 8,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.99/23,714.47 = 8,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.99x = 23,714.47 × 8,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.99x = 208,767,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,767,016.62/15,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.41

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