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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.70, 23,720.40 and 8,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.70, 23,720.40 and 8,896.20 is: 13,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.70 : 23,720.40 = 8,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.70/23,720.40 = 8,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.70x = 23,720.40 × 8,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.70x = 211,021,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,021,422.48/15,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.47

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