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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.14, 23,614.93 and 8,741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.14, 23,614.93 and 8,741.25 is: 13,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.14 : 23,614.93 = 8,741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.14/23,614.93 = 8,741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.14x = 23,614.93 × 8,741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.14x = 206,424,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,424,006.86/15,758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.52

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