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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.09, 23,751.90 and 8,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.09, 23,751.90 and 8,828.30 is: 13,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.09 : 23,751.90 = 8,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.09/23,751.90 = 8,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.09x = 23,751.90 × 8,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.09x = 209,688,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,688,898.77/15,845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.68

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