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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.14, 23,611.93 and 8,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.14, 23,611.93 and 8,739.25 is: 13,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.14 : 23,611.93 = 8,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.14/23,611.93 = 8,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.14x = 23,611.93 × 8,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.14x = 206,350,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,350,441.19/15,756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.51

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