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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.32, 23,718.30 and 8,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.32, 23,718.30 and 8,887.24 is: 13,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.32 : 23,718.30 = 8,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.32/23,718.30 = 8,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.32x = 23,718.30 × 8,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.32x = 210,790,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,790,224.49/15,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.12

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