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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.95, 23,614.65 and 8,741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.95, 23,614.65 and 8,741.07 is: 13,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.95 : 23,614.65 = 8,741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.95/23,614.65 = 8,741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.95x = 23,614.65 × 8,741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.95x = 206,417,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,417,308.68/15,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.25

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