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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.56, 23,724.29 and 8,805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.56, 23,724.29 and 8,805.26 is: 13,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.56 : 23,724.29 = 8,805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.56/23,724.29 = 8,805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.56x = 23,724.29 × 8,805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.56x = 208,898,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,898,489.64/15,828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.56

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