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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.76, 23,907.10 and 8,544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.76, 23,907.10 and 8,544.63 is: 12,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.76 : 23,907.10 = 8,544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.76/23,907.10 = 8,544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.76x = 23,907.10 × 8,544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.76x = 204,277,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,277,323.87/15,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.85

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