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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.28, 23,634.06 and 8,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.28, 23,634.06 and 8,749.92 is: 13,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.28 : 23,634.06 = 8,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.28/23,634.06 = 8,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.28x = 23,634.06 × 8,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.28x = 206,796,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,796,134.28/15,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.03

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