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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.46, 23,609.40 and 8,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.46, 23,609.40 and 8,737.56 is: 13,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.46 : 23,609.40 = 8,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.46/23,609.40 = 8,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.46x = 23,609.40 × 8,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.46x = 206,288,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,288,549.06/15,754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.98

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