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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.72, 23,746.89 and 8,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.72, 23,746.89 and 8,824.96 is: 13,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.72 : 23,746.89 = 8,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.72/23,746.89 = 8,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.72x = 23,746.89 × 8,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.72x = 209,565,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,565,354.37/15,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.70

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