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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.64, 23,810.98 and 8,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.64, 23,810.98 and 8,472.20 is: 12,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.64 : 23,810.98 = 8,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.64/23,810.98 = 8,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.64x = 23,810.98 × 8,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.64x = 201,731,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,731,384.76/15,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.18

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