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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.81, 23,806.85 and 8,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,876.81, 23,806.85 and 8,479.26 is: 12,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876.81 : 23,806.85 = 8,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876.81/23,806.85 = 8,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876.81x = 23,806.85 × 8,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876.81x = 201,864,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,864,428.53/15,876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.42

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