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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.53, 23,804.57 and 8,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.53, 23,804.57 and 8,472.30 is: 12,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.53 : 23,804.57 = 8,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.53/23,804.57 = 8,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.53x = 23,804.57 × 8,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.53x = 201,679,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,679,458.41/15,862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.21

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