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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.46, 23,618.40 and 8,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.46, 23,618.40 and 8,743.56 is: 13,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.46 : 23,618.40 = 8,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.46/23,618.40 = 8,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.46x = 23,618.40 × 8,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.46x = 206,508,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,508,897.50/15,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.97

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