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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.55, 23,759.66 and 8,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.55, 23,759.66 and 8,833.28 is: 13,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.55 : 23,759.66 = 8,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.55/23,759.66 = 8,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.55x = 23,759.66 × 8,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.55x = 209,875,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,875,810.97/15,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.41

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