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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.56, 23,800.08 and 8,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.56, 23,800.08 and 8,474.28 is: 12,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.56 : 23,800.08 = 8,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.56/23,800.08 = 8,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.56x = 23,800.08 × 8,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.56x = 201,688,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,688,541.94/15,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.54

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