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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.32, 23,614.74 and 8,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.32, 23,614.74 and 8,842.68 is: 13,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.32 : 23,614.74 = 8,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.32/23,614.74 = 8,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.32x = 23,614.74 × 8,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.32x = 208,817,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,817,589.10/15,763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.06

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