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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.80, 23,621.70 and 8,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.80, 23,621.70 and 8,749.40 is: 13,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.80 : 23,621.70 = 8,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.80/23,621.70 = 8,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.80x = 23,621.70 × 8,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.80x = 206,675,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,675,701.98/15,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.10

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