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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.07, 23,632.43 and 8,256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.07, 23,632.43 and 8,256.13 is: 12,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.07 : 23,632.43 = 8,256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.07/23,632.43 = 8,256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.07x = 23,632.43 × 8,256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.07x = 195,112,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,112,313.93/15,752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.46

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