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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.14, 23,616.43 and 8,742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.14, 23,616.43 and 8,742.25 is: 13,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.14 : 23,616.43 = 8,742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.14/23,616.43 = 8,742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.14x = 23,616.43 × 8,742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.14x = 206,460,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,460,735.17/15,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.02

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