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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.64, 23,611.18 and 8,738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.64, 23,611.18 and 8,738.75 is: 13,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.64 : 23,611.18 = 8,738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.64/23,611.18 = 8,738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.64x = 23,611.18 × 8,738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.64x = 206,332,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,332,081.17/15,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.76

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