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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.86, 23,611.70 and 8,820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.86, 23,611.70 and 8,820.50 is: 13,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.86 : 23,611.70 = 8,820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.86/23,611.70 = 8,820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.86x = 23,611.70 × 8,820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.86x = 208,266,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,266,999.85/15,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.58

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