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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.18, 23,772.60 and 8,841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.18, 23,772.60 and 8,841.91 is: 13,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.18 : 23,772.60 = 8,841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.18/23,772.60 = 8,841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.18x = 23,772.60 × 8,841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.18x = 210,195,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,195,189.67/15,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.34

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