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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.09, 23,754.90 and 8,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.09, 23,754.90 and 8,830.30 is: 13,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.09 : 23,754.90 = 8,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.09/23,754.90 = 8,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.09x = 23,754.90 × 8,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.09x = 209,762,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,762,893.47/15,847.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.68

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