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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.09, 23,753.40 and 8,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.09, 23,753.40 and 8,829.30 is: 13,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.09 : 23,753.40 = 8,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.09/23,753.40 = 8,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.09x = 23,753.40 × 8,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.09x = 209,725,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,725,894.62/15,846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.18

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