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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.48, 23,722.72 and 8,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.48, 23,722.72 and 8,808.84 is: 13,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.48 : 23,722.72 = 8,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.48/23,722.72 = 8,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.48x = 23,722.72 × 8,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.48x = 208,969,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,969,644.84/15,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.63

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