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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.09, 23,748.90 and 8,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.09, 23,748.90 and 8,826.30 is: 13,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.09 : 23,748.90 = 8,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.09/23,748.90 = 8,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.09x = 23,748.90 × 8,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.09x = 209,614,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,614,916.07/15,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.68

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