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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.97, 23,736.55 and 8,422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.97, 23,736.55 and 8,422.53 is: 12,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.97 : 23,736.55 = 8,422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.97/23,736.55 = 8,422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.97x = 23,736.55 × 8,422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.97x = 199,921,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,921,664.73/15,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.70

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