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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.48, 23,716.72 and 8,800.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.48, 23,716.72 and 8,800.17 is: 13,189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.48 : 23,716.72 = 8,800.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.48/23,716.72 = 8,800.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.48x = 23,716.72 × 8,800.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.48x = 208,711,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,711,181.36/15,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.97

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