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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.54, 23,776.54 and 8,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.54, 23,776.54 and 8,825.27 is: 13,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.54 : 23,776.54 = 8,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.54/23,776.54 = 8,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.54x = 23,776.54 × 8,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.54x = 209,834,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834,333.50/15,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.31

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