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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.80, 23,633.70 and 8,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.80, 23,633.70 and 8,757.40 is: 13,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.80 : 23,633.70 = 8,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.80/23,633.70 = 8,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.80x = 23,633.70 × 8,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.80x = 206,969,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,969,764.38/15,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.10

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