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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.21, 23,879.57 and 8,517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.21, 23,879.57 and 8,517.75 is: 12,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.21 : 23,879.57 = 8,517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.21/23,879.57 = 8,517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.21x = 23,879.57 × 8,517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.21x = 203,400,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400,207.37/15,915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.24

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